Before we get into our article, the first thing you need to know is that we’re not telling you to ignore college rankings. What we are saying is that you need to know what the college rankings site you are looking at takes into account. For example, U.S. News (arguably the most well-known college ranking […]
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Students want to do everything they can to build a profile that will catch the attention of college admissions officers. Extracurriculars show you are willing to go the extra mile to stand out from the crowd. Here are some of the best extracurricular activities to give your student profile the little extra boost that may
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If an admissions officer is looking at two very similar student profiles, one of the things that could cause yours to stand out over another is your extracurriculars. High school clubs are one way to give yourself a little boost. But why do high school clubs help your college admissions profile? Colleges love productive students
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A student can enter an early decision agreement with just one of the colleges they apply to. This will allow the student to apply early and to receive a quick decision. However, the agreement locks you into attending that school if they accept your application. For this reason, you need to think long and hard
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There are many good reasons to choose a university. Which ones should you write about when a college application asks you to write a “why us” essay explaining your reasons? That’s just one of the things we will address as we try to help avoid the worst mistakes students make on this type of essay.
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If you are certain about which college you plan to attend, you may be considering an Early Decision or Early Action plan. Let’s take a brief look at what these plans mean so that you understand the difference. Early Decision (ED) – ED plans are binding. Once the plan is finalized, you must attend that
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If you’re not familiar with the term “why us,” it basically refers to any college application where the essay topic is to explain why you chose that school or why you think you are a good fit for their program. With that in mind, here are a few tips to help you get your essay
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Just choosing a college major can be a difficult and even stressful part of the planning process. Here are a few tips to help set your mind at ease while also assisting you in making the best decision possible. Think about the schools you are applying to – Consider the program in your chosen major
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College letters of recommendation could be what swing the decisions for an admissions officer if to profiles are very similar and they have to choose. So, it is important to get the best recommendation letters possible if you want to get into your target schools and especially if you are trying for a reach school.
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What are the letters of recommendation that college applications often require? The short answer is that these are letters from reputable individuals who vouch for your abilities. Anyone could write anything on their college application form, and schools don’t want to be duped. It’s a lot easier to trust someone when there are confident letters
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