Applying to college is often an overwhelming process. There are many decisions to make, steps to take, essays to write, and deadlines to meet. Here is what our article will cover: One decision that can prove confusing and rather challenging comes early in the application year when you choose if and what schools you might…
When all factors are similar, it may seem very hard but the most unique thing about the application review is how the student chose to tell their story; how they decided to weave all the pieces together to make their (hopefully) indelible mark on the application reader. The admissions reader is left with deciding whether…
Millions of high school students play all kinds of sports, but only a small percentage will become a “recruited” athlete with the possibility of earning a college scholarship. Here are some tips that might help:
There are two parts of most college applications that you can still influence: your essay (or personal statement) and the letters of recommendation. It might seem strange to include the recommendation letters since you don’t actually write them, or even see them, but by asking the right person(s), you can make an important impact on…
Most students take the ACT for the first time in either February or April of their junior year. Unfortunately, not many students will hit a home run on their first ACT sitting. But don’t worry, you can take the ACT again; actually, you can take the ACT up to 12 times but I wouldn’t advise…
Teenagers and young adults entering college, the job market, or graduate programs face immense competition. The New York Times states that top universities such as Stanford accept less than 5% of applicants. With steadily more individuals attending college, entering the job force, and getting advanced degrees, competition amongst applicants is intensifying. Whether you’re applying to…
Every prospective med student should consider four things before applying to med school: the qualifications, the experience of a med student, the qualities of a good doctor, and, ultimately, the application process itself. Our Article Will Discuss The Following: We’ll start with the qualifications you need, which—no surprise—require tremendous foresight, commitment, and focus. But before…
College application essays need to tell a story to immerse the reader in a narrative that they don’t want to end. Unfortunately, most college admissions officers often read many strung-together paragraphs with no structure, climax, or transformative learning moment for the reader to enjoy. Our Article Will Cover The Following: 1.1 Pick A Prompt And…
There’s no secret that colleges look beyond student grades and test scores. They also seek feedback and perspectives from your teachers, guidance, and college counselors. Your essays also matter. Whether it’s the Common Application personal statement or the college supplemental essay, they invite you to voice yourself. Equally important are your extracurricular activities (ECA) that…
If your intentions are to go to a top college or university, you need to make productive use of your summer. Think about it. You have literally 8-10 weeks off from school. Doing nothing will not cut it. Neither will sleeping your days away, or excessively watching TV or playing video games. At some point…