Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Finding the right college isn’t always love at first sight. What appears devastatingly gorgeous in photos, may clash with your student’s personality in real life. Different angles to consider are academics, social life, and career goals. 1. Academics If a college doesn’t offer the major, classes, and related opportunities that interest…
It’s February. Now is the time to start planning for summer. What students choose to do over the summer can make a difference when it comes to college admissions. Colleges look for evidence that students are continually developing their interests throughout their time in high school, and summer is the perfect time to do just that….
By: Mandee Heller Adler Leadership! Academic accomplishment! The top 20 ranking universities value these qualities; however, admission committees often say things like, “Leadership does not require building a new organization. Being successful in school does not necessarily mean winning contests or prizes. Just be yourself.” Of course, the meaning of “just be yourself” doesn’t mean…
Here’s how to protect yourself: Look up the organization offering the scholarship. Scams often misuse the names of legitimate government and nonprofit organizations. They may also be using words like “national,” “federal,” “foundation,” or “administration.” Check out the site and if there is no phone number or the return address is a PO Box, this…
Save your best graded papers! A new trend in college admissions is that more and more colleges are requiring a graded writing sample in lieu of the writing section on the ACT or the SAT, or as part of their test-optional admissions requirements. So don’t throw your best papers away – keep them! Teachers usually do not…