Does your GPA reflect the knowledge you gained in a class? The answer, according to an article recently published by the Association of Middle Level Education, is probably not. Teachers rely on grade point averages for the sake of simplicity, not because these averages reflect mastery of material.
At the heart of every college essay is a good story. Everyone loves a good story, but what are the elements that make it good. Reflecting on these elements can help you improve your essay and thus your chances of acceptance at your top choice university.
Mark explains why the dead of winter can be absolutely the best time to see a school as students experience it. And you get a better idea of how students interact–and cope with the weather. Winter can be fun!
Great College Advice recently visited Lawrence University and found it to be a very warm and inviting place–providing an outstanding education in the liberal arts and music.
Having trouble answering that “design a college course” essay topic for your college application? Here are some tips for tackling this question from Colorado College.
Are you a Colorado resident planning to stay in Colorado for college? Make sure you activate your College Opportunity Fund!
The head of our NJ college counseling office takes on a college who inappropriately asked her son the question,”What Are Your Top Schools?”
The PSAT is a great jump start to your standardized testing preparation for the college admissions process. Not only does it give you the chance to practice for the SAT, it gives you access to scholarship searches, and college information.
During a recent visit to the University of Northern Colorado I asked a friend who works in their residence life office for tips to give to incoming first year students when filling out their housing application. Hear what she has to say!
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