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In general, students who submit early applications have a much higher chance of getting accepted in the early round. This is because an early application tells the school that they are your first choice. It shows your interest in enrolling. However, other students also applying to college early may hurt your acceptance odds. Those students are …

Teacher recommendation letters carry a lot of weight when it comes to college admissions. If done correctly, they provide a unique picture of you that your college admission’s department can’t get from your transcripts and even your personal essay. Your recommendation letter will give them an idea of how hard you work, the progress you’ve …

When it comes to college applications, social media is like that proverbial double-edged sword—it can make you or break you. Every high school student is sure to have heard about the importance of maintaining a clean online image. They don’t want to risk their college admission chances. In case you are wondering, yes, today most …

The Common App is used by over 900 colleges across the United States. This app allows you to stay organized by tracking deadlines and what materials you need, with the ease of submitting everything necessary online. While not every college that uses the application requires an essay, many do. The App has recently updated the …

There’s no denying that college application season is stressful, and for some students it can become completely overwhelming. You have to work on that all-important essay and your writing skills, study for the standardized tests in different ways, get in some extracurricular activities, and do all the prep work for getting recommendation letters. While there’s …

The summer before your freshman year of college is the perfect opportunity to pursue activities that will help you be better prepared for college. Not sure exactly what types of activities you should consider? These few ideas will help you get started: Get A Taste Of A Potential Future Career: Internships Start by looking for …

It’s easy to get carried away with fun times when summer break rolls around but if you want to get admission into a college of your choice, it is important to stay more focused on participating in activities that will boost your college application. Here are a few things you should try and include in …

Colleges use a few different parameters to filter out candidates from among the thousands of applications they receive. Most of us believe that the most important factor is school grades or admission test scores. The truth is that even if other parameters are average, your application essay can be the key factor that determines whether or …

Getting any fees waived towards your college education can be a bonus. When planning for college and adding up the thousands of dollars it costs, anything you can get for free is a welcome relief. These are the two main college fees that you can get waived. Test Waivers Let’s start with the SAT. You …

Students apply for transfers for a wide variety of reasons. Some may find that their present school does not offer them the challenge they thought they’d find. Others may have developed an interest in a subject not offered by their current college. Whatever the reason you wish to apply for a transfer, it is crucial …