The question on all of our minds – how do I get into Harvard? There are the obvious ways – take the most challenging courses offered at your school, get great grades, maximize your SAT/ACT/Subject test scores, & participate in a range of meaningful activities showing your leadership, initiative, service, and interests. But for today’s post, I want to share some of the more… Read More
I know this title sounds a bit dramatic, but it’s the truth – the college essay can truly make or break your acceptance into your dream school. With college application season upon us, seniors are scrambling to improve or enhance their applications however possible. But if there is one thing you should pay more attention to, it is the college essay. Consider the fact… Read More
Letters of recommendation are required or accepted by most colleges. Most likely, you will need one counselor letter and two letters from teachers. Your counselor letter will be written by your high school counselor. So, if you haven’t spent much time in the counseling office, then now is a good time to start. Go meet with your counselor asap! Two additional letters of recommendation… Read More
Here are three super-simple, expert tips for writing a truly memorable college essay: Use descriptive details to draw the reader into your story. Make it personal. If someone else could have written it, it isn’t personal enough. Make sure that you share new, additional information not listed anywhere else in your application.… Read More
Have you been wait-listed? We know, it is a pretty strange feeling. You are neither accepted or denied. But the good news is that you have not been denied. Ending up on a wait list typically means that you meet the admission criteria and came very close to being accepted, but there are not enough spaces available so you have ended up on a… Read More
So last week you brainstormed main themes to talk about in your essay. You wrote down your favorite activities, experiences, memories, challenges, character traits, etc. This week we will expand on these notes to begin creating content for an outline. Step 1: Choose one of your experiences or activities to start with. I’ll use the example of ‘volunteering at an after-school camp for kids.’… Read More
Now is a great time to get ahead of the game and start working on your college application essay. While you’ll probably need to write a few essays for your college apps, the best one to work on first is your ‘personal statement’ or main essay. The purpose of your personal statement is to give colleges a better idea of WHO you are, WHAT… Read More
To Apply Early or Not? Applying early can be advantageous for certain students or select schools. What should you consider when deciding whether or not to apply early: Will you present as a strong student? By applying early, colleges will not see you first semester senior year grades. And you must complete all of your testing by October. How will you compare to the… Read More
The college interview is often one of the final steps in the application process. Interviews are taken seriously so be sure to arrive to your interviews prepared! We’ve assembled a bunch of tip and sample questions below to help make sure you’re prepared. College Interview Tips Do your research. Consult the school’s website and view books so you appear informed and knowledgeable. Practice! Interviews go… Read More
As you prepare for college admissions, you may want to consider applying early. Early applications have an earlier due date and in turn, the applicant receives an earlier admission decision. There can be advantages to applying early but it is critical to understand what type of early plan you are applying under. Typically these plans include Early Decision, Early Action or Single Choice Early… Read More
