What really looks good on a college application? Fancy summer programs? You’d be surprised…
How many applications is the magic number to submit for admission? Many experts come up with a formula to answer this question. I hear counselors say something like this all the time: 3 “stretches”, 5 “targets,” and 2 “safeties.” But the number of applications depends entirely on who you are and what you want. If you think things through carefully, perhaps you will need to apply to only one!
SAT. ACT. TOEFL. PSAT. These tests loom large in the college admissions process. And yet, every student seems to be asking these days, “do my
What does college admission look for in an essay? It’s a difficult question, because every essay is different–and every applicant is different. However, an expert college admissions advisor offers tips on what your college essay should contain.
What is the University of San Francisco known for? I seem to have been visiting quite a few Jesuit colleges lately and like them for
Who would be the best college counselor for Ivy League schools? The college application process gets more complicated and more stressful every year, especially for
Wondering whether you can make changes to your Common App after you’ve already submitted it? New Jersey Educational Consultant, Andrea Aronson, explains it all.
The first line of your college essay can help get an admissions officer “hooked”. But how do you develop the perfect first line?
Mark continues his advice on how to nail the college admissions interview by describing the types of college interviews–as well as the types of interviewers. To prepare well for a college interview, it pays to understand the expectations of the person doing the interview. Not all interviews are alike, so be prepared to nail the interview with these tips.
International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement curricula are spreading like wildfire in American public schools. Which prepares students better for college?
