College Admissions Essays: What to Leave Behind and What to Keep
An entire book could be written about your life. Regardless of whether or not you think it would be a particularly interesting book, the fact remains that you’ve had a lot of experiences that you could...
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A friend of mine recently posted to Facebook that the guidance counselor at the high school her kids attend recently indicated that “most” colleges require at least three years of a second language in...
View ArticleFull Blown College Admissions Frenzy
It becomes instantaneously obvious once anyone starts examing the plethora of requirements necessary to apply to college these days, that it is an amazingly complex and overwhelming process. Combine...
View ArticleApplying to College : No Easy Task
Examine an application – Just see what is required to click that submit button. I understand universities need the information to make distinctions and decisions. However, the complexity of the...
View ArticleThe College Application Essay
I’m looking at the other side of college essays – not the side the admission officers see, but the side the students write, what they write and how they say it. So often we see guidelines on how to...
View ArticleIn Support of Private College Consultants
What is an independent educational consultant? “Independent educational consultants are skilled professionals who provide counseling to help student and family choose a college, university or other...
View ArticleTop College Admits Exaggerating Students’ SAT Scores to Boost Rankings
Do rankings have too much influence in college admissions? A top admissions official at a prestigious school in California admitted to inflating the school’s SAT scores in order to help boost its...
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How Social Media Can Influence College Admissions
Prospective college students might think that their applications are the only factor in determining admission into college. However, their social media profiles could also influence whether or not...
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How Volunteering Abroad Helps with College Admissions
Volunteers passing out food to people. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock. Experience is one of the most valuable assets you will have when it comes to preparing yourself for your future. In fact, certain...
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69% of Students Highly or Very Highly Stressed by College Admissions
Stressed student photo courtesy of Shutterstock This is a very stressful time of the year for high school seniors and others who are waiting to hear back from the admissions offices of colleges and...
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College Review Sites – Protecting Your Investment in Your Education
Steve Rawlinson In this day and age, college — and even graduate school — is a necessity. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, young adults with postsecondary degrees — bachelors...
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The Importance of Online Reviews for College Admissions
Jay Binstein In the competitive industry of education, attracting top incoming students is a priority among colleges. Some of these institutions spend millions of dollars to assure their campus is...
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Don’t Want to Be Like Many Others? 6 Ways Your College Application can...
When applying to college, prospective students are competing against many applicants hoping to get into a particular college. In order to have a chance to get that acceptance letter, students will...
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6 Myths about College Admissions
If you are preparing to fill out college applications, beware of six myths concerning college admissions. All across America, the parents of rising high school seniors are gearing up to help their...
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6 Things to Consider When Making a Decision to Apply Early for College
Someone filling out a college application. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock. It is wise for prospective college students to apply early for college. In the process of doing so, they should consider six...
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Three misconceptions about getting into college
Sign with arrow pointing towards Admissions Office. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock. Misconceptions seem to creep into every element of college admissions. From the importance of standardized test...
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5 Misconceptions About The College Admissions Process
Myths and misinformation about the college admissions process seem to take on a life of their own. We’ve heard too many stories of both students and parents making decisions based on information from...
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Prep for College Admissions: 4 Easy Tips
Admissions and other words written on a chalkboard. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock. “But she just started high school,” you think to yourself, when your daughter brings home info about the PSAT. She’s...
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How to Use Social Media to Find the School of Your Dreams
Ashley Dunlap If you’ve been looking for online college programs, by now you’ve realized that it can be more difficult than you first imagined. Many online programs are very new, making them hard to...
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Five college admissions tips for the A-minus student
Jessica Millis As an A-minus student you are still at the top of your game and riding above a great deal of other students. There is a temptation to think you fell just short of excellence, but it is...
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8 Ways to Earn Cash While in School
Young college student tutoring an older classmate. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock. College students truly understand the definition of broke. Although some students attend school on a part-time basis...
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