In cultivating a class, many top colleges and universities look for students with diverse skillsets. Whether they’re football players, tennis stars or violinists, each brings talents and skillsets that will fill the void made by departing students. Among the many qualities that students will bring with them to college, the ability to lead individuals, groups…
Ahhh summer…long lazy days, beaches, parks, marathon video game sessions, Netflix binging…or not. No one is saying you can’t enjoy your summer break, but it’s also a time to explore ways in which you can strengthen your college prospects. Here are some ideas on how to spend a productive summer that can add value to…
Colleges look for evidence that you’ve been involved in the world outside of the classroom- whether it’s sports, volunteering, clubs, or jobs, what they want to see is that you’re engaged in the world around you and demonstrate some leadership qualities. But, is there such a thing as too much leadership? Consider the points below:…
The college application process is a very personal and unique journey. You’re often asked to look back on your past and reflect on your failures and achievements. It may often feel like you’re in it alone, which is why we asked our friends at AdmitSee to share some application regrets from successful college applicants. While…
Are you planning a campus visit? Potentially several college campus visits? Visiting colleges can be fun and informative, but most students can only visit a campus once before applying. Here a few tips that can help make that visit as productive as possible. 1. Plan Ahead Tours and information sessions can quickly fill up during…
Every college and university seeks to cultivate a class. Academically, it is not uncommon to hear that at top schools, more than 75% of admitted students have a GPA of 4.0 or higher. Or that more than 30% of admitted students have perfect SAT scores and that well over 75% of admitted students have 1400+…
As a college prospect, you’ve probably have been told to start looking at colleges. But what does that mean? That sage advice may sound wonderful but it’s an overwhelming task with very little guidance. To begin the school search, you have to have a sense of what types of institutions you can envision yourself being…
As a parent, it’s in our nature to boast about our children’s achievements. Whether we’re celebrating their high honor roll or their Intel Science and Engineering Foundation Award, we can’t help it but brag. We brag or boast because we’re proud of their accomplishments. At the same time, consciously or unconsciously, we’re also patting ourselves…
Students often hear the word “research”, but not necessarily know what it means. They often hear it in the context of ‘do your research’ which means to go explore and learn more about it. Scientifically published works are often referenced in ways that are more authoritative, as it is referred to by other scholars; giving…