In recent years, many colleges have incorporated optional introduction videos into their application process. These videos give students a unique opportunity to introduce themselves beyond test scores, grades, and written essays. A well-crafted video can showcase your personality, passions, and communication skills. While it’s optional, submitting one can make your application stand out. Here's how to prepare an outstanding optional introduction video for college applications.
As high school juniors approach the final stretch of their secondary education, the prospect of college looms on the horizon. With the college application season fast approaching, juniors need to lay the groundwork for a successful outcome. While students won’t be submitting college applications until October or November at the earliest, we advise students to start preparing for the next part of the process this spring. Here's a checklist of what high school juniors should be doing starting April of their 11th grade.
Read MoreThe process of admission to colleges and universities in the United States is constantly changing. From frequent changes in standardized test policies to the effects of an increasingly large applicant pool, the factors that affect college admission are often hidden and difficult to navigate. Here are five of the most important new trends in college admissions that college-bound students should be aware of.
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