Learn about the college admissions process and how you can best support your child during this often challenging and overwhelming time. Learn how to navigate the college admissions process to pave the way for your child's acceptance to a college of their choice. Understand what it means to be waitlisted and how you can improve your chances if this occurs.
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Roadmap to College: What Happens If I Get Waitlisted?
One possible outcome when hearing back from colleges is that you have been waitlisted. Being placed on a waitlist is a...
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What College Admissions Officers Look For: How Do Colleges Read Applications?
There are various ways in which colleges read your application. Some city and state universities set minimum GPAs and...
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What College Admissions Officers Look For: How Do Colleges View Summer and Other Experiences?
What you do in the summer is somewhat of a controversial topic. Some students and their families believe that students...
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What College Admissions Officers Look For: How Important Are Letters of Recommendation?
Letters of recommendation from counselors, teachers, and outside people are subjective factors, that can add weight to...
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What College Admissions Officers Look For: Importance of the Personal Statement and Extracurricular Activities ?
How Important is the Personal Statement? The personal statement or essay is your opportunity to tell college admissions...
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