One of the most important parts of your college applications isn’t even written by you, and that’s the Letter of Recommendation. Most private colleges want one counselor and one or two teacher recommendations. Here are some tips for securing good letters of recommendation: Choose your recommenders wisely. When it comes to choosing whom to ask,…
When it comes to applying to colleges as a prospective visual or performing arts major, students must approach admissions with an abundance of passion for their careers. In addition to an application, personal statement and interview, admission requirements include auditions or portfolios. This can be time-consuming and nerve- wracking. Most importantly, students need to find…
These are the application mistakes nightmares are made of. Fortunately, they are all avoidable. 1. Waiting until the deadline: Unseen spirits wreak havoc, computers and websites go down. Many students who wait for the last minute to submit their applications find that all their hard work is not received on time. Colleges and universities expect students to…
For parents and students making their college decisions, some data compiled by The New York Times may add some perspective to the college admission process. For those questioning why they got accepted into one college and not another, this list will provide some valuable insight. The Choice published its 2013 listing of college admission statistics…
More and more admissions officers are looking at social-networking sites to evaluate applicants. Make sure what your student has posted won’t negatively affect any views. Some college admissions officers said they had rejected students because of what they had seen and/or read on Internet sites like Facebook or personal blog pages. Here are…