In your college applications, it’s important that you demonstrate your interests (not just state what they are, but show them at work in your life) and that those interests inform your prospective major.
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If you’re not on an athletic team, or in the band, or in student government, or involved with any school-organized clubs, chances are you still have extracurricular activities.
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Being over the word count on your college essay is a great problem to have. All writing requires revision, and almost all revision entails condensing. Your aim in cutting down an admission essay is to say as much as possible with as few words as possible.
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Recent changes made to the code of ethics of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) might impact students applying to college beginning with the fall 2020 admission season.
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The activities list gives admissions officers a sense of where your passions lie and what experiences have shaped you into who you are today.
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How short is too short when it comes to college essays? And what if you’re so concise that you don’t come close to the maximum word length? Here are a few ways to add to your college admissions essay word count.
Read MoreWith a little organization and planning, you can handle junior year. Here are seven things you can do to smooth your road to college.
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Short answer: maybe. As with most admission questions, the answer here depends on which schools we’re talking about…
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As with all issues concerning college applications and admissions, there are a number of complex factors to consider here. Below I outline what you should think about and research before deciding whether you want to take the SAT once, twice, three times, or more.
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Meeting with a college representative, who’s often an alumni, is a great way for you to demonstrate interest in a school, gather more information, and nudge your admissions chances in the right direction. To ensure you showcase your best, true self, here are the top 10 college interview questions and how to prepare for each…
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