Preparing for College: The Parts of an Admission Folder
Find out the five main areas of your college application that admissions officers use to make their decision, plus how to strengthen each area and maximize your changes of getting in.
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
Getting Great Recommendations for College
Many teacher recommendations end up sounding alike -- especially to tired admissions officers reading their fiftieth application of the day. To make your teacher recommendations stand out from the crowd of compliments, try these suggestions from the experts.
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Pick Me! Getting the Attention of College Admissions' Offices
From thousands of applicants to single-digit acceptance rates, the numbers involved in today's college admissions...
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Tips for Parents: Dos and Don'ts for Helping Your Child Through College Admission
How do you help your child with college applications-- a huge step towards adulthood-- without smothering him? Here are...
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Early Decision/Early Action: Does the Early Bird Get the Worm? (for teens)
Considering whether or not to take advantage of early admission programs offered by some colleges? Here's what you need...
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Applying for a U.S. Student Visa
Students from outside of the United States experience much of the same college search and application processes if they...
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What to Do on the Road to College: Junior Year
AP, IB, PSAT, SAT, ACT… Junior year is full of acronyms, all of which stand for yet another potentially stressful step...
Source: Education.com
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