Getting into the College Essay Mindset
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSIt’s not a great idea to just sit down and start writing your college application essays. These essays are unlike any other writing assignment you’ve tackled before. You’ve got to get into the right mindset... the college essay mindset.…
College Admissions Testing: Which Tests to Take When
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSAre you ready for college admissions testing? There are literally dozens of standardized tests available to college-bound students, all of them with confusing-sounding acronyms. It can be pretty tough to figure out which tests you need to take,…
Your SAT and ACT Scores, and College Admissions
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSBack in October, we talked about the top three factors that college admissions officers look for: your grades, course rigor, and your SAT or ACT scores.
We've received a lot of questions about SAT and ACT scores this test season. To help…
High School Planning: Your Road to Success
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSHigh school planning is a must if you're looking for a competitive edge when applying to college. Ask yourself, "What do the most successful high school students have in common?" They plan ahead.
Early in your high school career, you should…
Record-Low Admission Rates at Top Colleges
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSEach spring, colleges begin to announce their admission rates for the incoming freshman class. For the past several years, these announcements have followed a downward trend with rates dipping lower and lower. This year is proving to be no exception.…
National College Decision Day – Is That Your Final Choice?
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSMay 1 is a little known holiday called National College Decision Day. This is the deadline by which most students are required to have submitted their deposits to their chosen colleges.
Hopefully, you worked really hard and got some great…
Why You Need a Good College Counselor
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSA lot of families figure they’ve got this college admissions thing down. After all, your parents probably went through the application process, so they know what to do. Besides, your school has plenty of counselors on staff – they’ll help,…
Paying for College: You Got In. Now to Pay for It.
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Most students don’t give much thought to what happens after they get those coveted acceptance letters. If you're at the beginning of the college applications, don't miss our webinar on the college admissions process. Remember, there are…
On the Bright Side: My Bad College Essay
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, ON THE BRIGHT SIDEMaybe you’re a senior sending out last minute applications to beat those regular admission deadlines. Or maybe you’re a junior staring down the tunnel at college application season (which is, terrifyingly enough, mere months away).