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Posted on Oct 03, 2012 - 07:00 AM
| Applying to College
In the fall senior students buckle down and select the colleges they will apply to. During this time some students will consider applying to their top college as an early admissions or early action candidate. Let's take a look at what the difference is and what advantages these early admissions options may give students. There are two early admission plans - early decision and early action. Both will give the students early notification of acceptance to the college but that is where the similarity ends. Early decision is binding, meaning if you are accepted you must atten... More
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Posted on Aug 16, 2012 - 06:00 AM | Applying to College | Comments (0) Develop a Plan to ImpressCollege Admissions Officers in Just a Few Easy Steps “Unhooked.” It’s an unfortunate term in college admissions. It means a student is academically qualified to attend a college but lacks a special hook to get them in. They lack something that makes them different than all the other academically qualified individuals. The question every college applicant has to ask themselves is “What sets me apart?” What Is a College Hook? Colleges often get inundated with a certain type of application, one from too man... More
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Posted on Jul 25, 2012 - 06:00 AM | Applying to College | Comments (1) College admissions officer view each application according to their school’s needs and standards, but certain things make the top of the list at nearly every college, according to NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counselors). It’s up to you to know what they consider important. The more complete your college application, the more likely it is you will impress them and gain admission to their school. And the more colleges that want you on campus, the better it is for you. We’ll see why in a moment. But first, what is it they want? To... More
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Posted on Jul 16, 2012 - 06:00 AM | Applying to College | Comments (0) The college admissions process works like this: You send in your application, a person in the admissions office reads it, and if they think you might be a good fit at that college, you go the next level. What’s the next level? Your application goes before a small committee that usually includes the admissions dean and a few other people from the office. They give your application a thorough review, and either you’re sent a “Congratulations!” letter or a rejection. It helps if the person who first reads your application, the one who knows it best, is your advoca... More
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Posted on Mar 09, 2012 - 06:00 AM | Applying to College | Comments (0) You spent $2000 on an SAT prep course and your scored jumped 250 points. You’re excited. Colleges will love this! Then you find out test scores aren’t the first thing college admissions officers look at. At best, they’re third. Did you just waste your money? Well, no, if all you wanted were better board scores, but if you wanted the full college prep experience – to be the sort of student colleges notice right away – then you certainly didn’t get the most bang for your buck. Top Factors in College Admissions High Sch... More
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Posted on Feb 06, 2012 - 06:00 AM | Applying to College | Comments (2) A students stares at a list of colleges and wonders how he can impress each one. While colleges generally look at the same requirements (strength of high-school classes, grades, SAT scores, etc.), they don’t all view them the same way. So how can you make sure you’re a good fit for the colleges on your list? How to Put Together a College Resume Don’t rely on high-school graduation requirements. They’re designed to help you graduate high school, not necessarily get you into the colleges you want. Find out the admissions requirements as th... More
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