LinkedIn isn’t just about trying to find a job. It can also help you to create an online presence that gets noticed by admissions officers. How can you use LinkedIn properly so that you can put social media to work for your education journey? Here are a few tips: Keep the profile picture professional – …
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College admissions officers have to pour over thousands of applications in order to select those who will fill the remaining spots for the next school year. How can you show your real self in your student profile and display your unique personality? Here are a few tips: Do some volunteer work – Volunteer work shows …
High school students who want to add a summer program to their profile and get a jump start on college at the same time can benefit from applying for summer programs. But deciding which one is best for you may be a challenge. That’s why it is best to take a categorical approach. For example, …
High school students have the opportunity to enroll in summer programs at various universities. Now, we know what you’re thinking – this is just about as far as we can get from summer. While that may be true, now is the time to start looking at and applying to programs for next summer so that …
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Your student profile needs to stand out to a college admissions officer if you are going to get accepted to the schools you hope most to attend. Here are a few types of things that admissions officers will expect to see in a profile they are going to consider seriously. Volunteer Work – Why does …
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An essential element to researching universities is the college tour. However, you may be limited by how far away a college is and how many trips you can take to visit schools. Fortunately, many virtual tours were vastly improved during the pandemic, so you can make this a part of your online research. Here are …
Every year, there are students who make the mistake of basing their decision to apply to certain colleges on ranking systems that they don’t really understand. The fact is that not all college ranking systems are created equal, and some may be quite biased. On the other hand, some sources are far more transparent with …
Internships are something that high school students should be looking for as college approaches. Not only is this a huge boost for your student profile, but there are many other valuable opportunities that come along with an internship. Consider the following potential benefits: Networking opportunities – When you have an internship in the field you …
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When the school year begins, students rush to grab spots in the clubs they want to be a part of. Of course, some of them will drop out of the club throughout the year. But if you want to secure a spot in the club of your choice from the beginning of the year, you …
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When spots for students at a university are running low, and a lot of the applications in the maybe pile are starting to seem similar, it can be the little details that make a difference. Here are some of the reasons for wanting volunteer work on your student profile. Volunteer work shows your character – …
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