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6 Tips For Meeting College Admissions Representatives

Starting in September, students will have opportunities to meet with college admissions representatives. The meeting may be a formal interview or an informal interview, or the meeting may take place at a high school college visit or a national college fair. Whenever the encounter, knowing what to expect and being prepared for the meeting will…

11 Things Students Should Include In Their College Application Essay

11 Things Students Should Include In Their College Application Essay

A college application essay may be as short as 150 words, but those words can mean the difference between a “maybe” and a “yes” when it comes to getting admitted. The essays tell the admissions committee how and why one student is different from all the others. You want to be the student that stands…

9 Things Students Should Avoid in Their College Application Essay

9 Things Students Should Avoid in Their College Application Essay

As independent college admissions consultants, we read hundreds of application essays each year and see many common application essay mistakes. Below are some tips on what to avoid in a college application essay: 1.     Submitting a Generic Essay. Use the essay to convince a college they want you more than someone else. A college will not choose…