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A Guide to International Student Services
In schools that value international student services, foreign students are provided with all the support that they need in going to a college in the United States. They are given assistance because college is difficult enough without having to go through it in foreign country. These are what international student services do: They offer separate [...]
Filed under college application, April 12th, 2012The Benefits of the College Board’s New Web Resource
The College Board has just introduced a new free resource on BigFuture, its website. This new resource aims to attract college-bound students and provide them with enough tools to prepare for higher education. Here is why students should check the new BigFuture resource: It contains tips on searching and preparing for college. If you don’t [...]
Filed under college application, March 28th, 20123 Reasons Why College Application Essays Are Not Overrated
Many people are not even interested in going to college., so why even consider it? People go to college because of many things, family pressure, need for better employment prospects, personal development, positive or negative reasons which can motivate people to do things. In many cases, going to college is more than just having good [...]
Filed under college application, December 9th, 2011What to Consider When Choosing Your College
You can have the best grades, a great background, and all the personality in the world, but that could all go to waste if you don’t choose a college that fits your personal style and preference, while helping you meet your aspirations and goals. As Prinews mentions in one of its articles, choosing the right [...]
Filed under college application, March 28th, 2011Common College Admissions Interview Mistakes to Avoid
Going into your first college admissions interview can be quite nerve-racking. CollegeApps.About.com talks about the college admissions interview, saying: The college interview probably isn’t the most important part of your application, but it can help you if you make a good impression. A bad impression can hurt your chances of getting accepted. You can’t risk [...]
Filed under college application, February 3rd, 2011Perfecting Your College Admissions Interview
The college admissions interview offers students a great opportunity to land a spot in the college of their dreams. As Hopkins Interactive states, the admissions interview isn’t exactly a cake-walk for students. Here’s an excerpt from the blog: The interview ranks right up there with the application essay as causing the most anxiety for high [...]
Filed under college application, January 24th, 2011Tips for Getting the Most out of Your College Campus Tour
The college campus tour gives students and their parents a good opportunity to learn more about the institution and the student atmosphere there. The On Campus blog has an article on how parents and students can make the most of this opportunity, offering tips such as: * Splurge on a nice hotel or a fancy [...]
Filed under college application, January 17th, 2011Get into College and Succeed
So you’re finally finishing up high school and it’s time to get your mind settled on college. In this regard, Teen Vogue writes: Attention, high school seniors: For many of you, it’s time to plan that next glorious stage of your lives. That’s right, it’s time to get those daunting college applications in. If you’ve [...]
Filed under college application, December 29th, 2010Impress Your College Admissions Interviewer
It can be difficult to prepare for a college admissions interview, especially if you don’t know what to expect. In an article from Suite 101, they gave some handy tips for improving your chances of interview success. Here’s an excerpt: As intimidating as the idea of sitting down with the person or people who will [...]
Filed under college application, December 15th, 2010