BLOG
Extracurricular Activities: The Different Roles They Play for First-Year vs. Transfer College Applicants
Most high schools provide a plethora of extracurricular activities for their students. Exposure to a wide range of such special interests—sports, drama, dance, painting, singing, scouts, volunteer work, debating, etc.—brings many benefits. It can help you develop new skills, discover talents, and even assess possible careers for your future. As you are probably aware, these…
Read More
Horizontal Transfer – Should You Switch to Another Four-Year School?
College is often the first time that students are living away from home, and it can be surprisingly hard for many. Consequently, some decide very early in their college career to transfer to another four-year school. This type of transfer is usually referred to as a “horizontal” transfer because the student is moving laterally, from one four-year college to another.
Read More
Community College Before a Four-Year College – Pros and Cons
Many college students start out their careers attending a community college with the intent of transferring to a four-year school later. College counselors often refer to this type of transfer as a “vertical” transfer because the student is moving up, from a two-year college to a four-year university. Have you considered this plan as well? Is it the right choice for you?
Read More
College Admission Denials: Myths & Truths
The end of the year is usually when colleges begin sending out admission decisions for early action and early decision applications. It is easy to imagine why this may be a time of uncertainty for applicants. A time of increasing stress, with dozens of questions and “what ifs” floating about and emotions swinging between eager…
Read More
How Colleges Use Waitlists
More colleges are using waitlists as part of their enrollment strategy, yet most applicants don’t understand how they work. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of waitlists and what you can do if you find yourself on one.
Read More
Personal Statement for Mere Mortals
Many colleges and universities require an essay as part of the admissions process. While high school students are no strangers to writing essays, the vast majority have not been taught to write the type of unique essay colleges want to see—a personal statement. Thus, you may find yourself faced with two issues before beginning the writing process.
Read More
Standardized Tests: Do’s and Don’ts
When the time comes for high school students to apply to college, they usually have two standardized test choices: the SAT or the ACT. Plotting a sensible course through the admission process is not necessarily an easy task, though. Many students have questions regarding these standardized tests used for college admission. Often, they wonder: When should I take the SAT or ACT? Are these tests really that important?
Read More- « Previous
- 1
- …
- 6
- 7
- 8