Month: March 2015

Volunteering in High School—Do Admissions Boards Really Care?

Volunteering in High School—Do Admissions Boards Really Care?

Although grades and test scores are what colleges look at first, volunteer work is important because it shows a college that a student is compassionate, involved, and well-rounded. Community service is also said to be growing importance among admissions officers. A 2011 survey conducted by DoSomething.org ranked it number four in importance of factors considered…

How to Get the Most from a College Visit – and Look Your Best

How to Get the Most from a College Visit – and Look Your Best

No college search can be complete without a least a few college visits. There is no better way to learn about a college and its campus then to see it for yourself. Spring break is one of the most popular times to visit campuses. Colleges and high schools often have different break schedules. When classes…