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When assessing applications and shortlisting candidates who are a good fit for their college, admissions authorities look for more than just academic grades. While your transcripts may be a key criteria, colleges also want to know who you are beyond academics. Are you a good leader? What is the extent of your social and community …

Submitting your application within the deadline is the single most important part of the admissions process. Taking the time to put together an outstanding application, complete with a brilliant personal essay and impressive recommendation letters is futile if you do not send in your application on time. Very few colleges if any will even bother …

Do you dream of applying to an Ivy League School?  Studying in these prestigious schools is the ultimate dream for many students, and while getting accepted is not impossible, these colleges do ask for a lot. They look for the best of the best, which means your application has to be super-impressive in all respects. …

The Coalition Application is a young app in relation to the Common Application or the Universal Application, but has been garnering attention nonetheless. Like the other applications, there are pros and cons to using it over more traditional methods. Read on to see if the Coalition App is right for you! Pros: The Locker The …

Your personal essay is one of the many components of your college application, but what you write in your essay reveals a side of you that your test scores and transcripts don’t—your unique personality. Use your personal essay as a platform to showcase yourself and your writing skills. These tips will help you craft a …

Whoever said writing an essay had to be boring? Sure, you’ll get your fair share of standard questions like “Why do you want to attend this college” or “Who is someone you admire”, but some applications might ask you to write about more…interesting topics. Here are 6 bizarre college essay questions and prompts, that were …

Getting a good letter of recommendation can have a major impact on your chances of getting into the college of your choice. Overlooking this aspect of the college application process can be a mistake. Admissions authorities take these letters very seriously, and it is crucial to do everything you can to obtain the best recommendation …

‘Why did you choose this school or university?” isn’t just a question you’re going to hear from family members and teachers. It’s a question that could be a big part of your college application. Knowing how to answer it on either your paper application or during your college interview could just get you that coveted …

Your senior year of high school is a hectic time, especially if you have work, volunteer, or play sports after class. On top of that, you’re getting prepared to head to college next year! Between the applications, ACT and SAT tests, essays, and more, it can get a bit overwhelming. Here are a few tips …

Part of the college application process is paying all those darn fees… Or is it? Here are some ways you can avoid paying application fees. Attend a Campus Visit Some schools have arranged for application fee waivers if you arrange (and attend) a campus visit day. It’s best to do this through the school rather …