Tagged: "college admissions"

March 12, 2012

How To Make the Most of an Admitted Student Day Event

Seniors, have you been invited to an admitted student day for a college you have been accepted to? Whether you already know that you will be attending the college, or are still trying to make comparisons between schools, these programs are often helpful. Here are a few tips for how to make the most of [...]

March 08, 2012

Spring 2012 NACAC College Fairs Are Coming to a City Near You!

Looking to attend a spring college fair? Check out NACAC's offerings in a city near you.

March 06, 2012

How Do You Find a “Good” Gap Year Program?

With so many gap year programs to choose from how do you determine which ones are worth applying to?

February 16, 2012

Mark Your Calendars For The “Colleges That Change Lives”

Juniors, as you start to build your college lists you may want to consider the Colleges That Change Lives.

February 13, 2012

Thinking About Taking a Gap Year? Check out a Local Gap Year Fair To Learn More!

Have you considered taking a gap year between high school and college? There are some wonderful gap year programs to check out and you can learn more by attending a USA Gap Year Fair in your city.

February 10, 2012

Don’t Plagiarize Your College Essays-’Turnitin For Admissions’ Is Watching

As college admissions offices turn to "Turnitin" an anti-plagiarism service make sure that you are writing your own college essay and not borrowing any one else's words.

February 09, 2012

Interesting Tidbits From “The American Freshman: National Norms Fall 2011″ Survey

Curious about what your peers might be like when you get to college? Check out a few tidbits from "The American Freshman" survey.

February 06, 2012

Be Nice! (Part 2) It All Counts, Even on Facebook

Many colleges these days have Facebook pages that are maintained by admissions departments. So, before you go posting negative things on a college's Facebook wall, read my thoughts and remember how important it is to be nice in a public forum.

February 03, 2012

Colgate University-Preparing Graduates for “The Real World”

Looking for a college that helps prepare its students for the "Real World"? Take a look at Colgate University.

January 26, 2012

Be Nice! You Never Know Who Might Be Giving Input On Your Admissions Decision.

There are many people who make an admissions office tick. From the application evaluators to the student workers to the front desk coordinator there are many people you might interact with on the phone, via email, or during a campus visit. Being polite and friendly to everyone you meet during your admissions process can go a long way.