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3 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 [...]
What 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 [...]
Common 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 [...]
Perfecting 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 [...]
Tips 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 [...]
Get 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 [...]
Impress 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 [...]