Application Options
- EA, SCEA, ED, Rolling, and Regular Admissions.
Gibberish? Here's a translation along with an understanding
of which sorts of admissions options are appropriate for you.
Creating a Resume
- The resume will serve you well both in college application
and in your search for scholarships/jobs by giving a concise
yet informative profile of you.
Time Table -A few general guidelines for
your high school journey towards college admissions success.
Finding the Right School
-Advice on how you should choose which schools to apply
to.
Recommendation Letters -There's a lot
more to getting good recommendation letters for college
than simply asking any teacher, supervisor, or coach. Here's
what you need to know.
| Part
One |
How do you
find the right recommenders for you? |
| Part
Two |
Once you have in mind
who you want to write the recommendation, how do you
approach them? |
Writing the Essay - The essay gives you
the chance to break out of the rigid recitation of your
high school endeavors, demonstrating your creative flair
and personal traits. As such, it is a vital component of
any application and should be carefully considered.
| Part
One |
The skills
you need to write the essay and selecting a topic. |
| Part
Two |
Continued advice on
topical selection and other tips for writing an effective
essay. |
College Interviews - All the "As,"
stellar test scores, and lengthy lists of accomplishments
in the world cannot give anywhere near your human impression
compared to the college interview. Here's how to prepare
for yours.
| Part
One |
An understanding
of the content of the interview and what you should
know in order to be ready. |
| Part
Two |
In addition to having
knowledge of content, you need to be prepared with materials
and present yourself correctly. |
Deferrals and Waitlists
-What steps you can take in order to right the
ship after hearing news of a deferral or being waitlisted.