Admissions
November Newsletter 2013: Common App Issues, College Curriculum Debates, Scholarship Resources & More
It’s November and the holiday season is quickly approaching. Many seniors have already applied for early admission to some private colleges and all seniors foresee regular admission deadlines looming upon the horizon. Ongoing issues with Common Application were an unwelcome distraction in the midst of an already stressful time. In response to these problems, a growing…
Recommendation Letters: A Powerful Tool in Your Application Arsenal
Thinking your grades may not hold up for admission to a prestigious, private university? Think again! While colleges absolutely consider GPA as a factor for admission, not all of us are straight-A super-students who dedicate countless hours in extracurricular activities. Like many high school students, you may have struggled for a solid B average. That…
Financial Aid: Need Blind vs. Need Aware Admissions Policy
One of the first things you’ll want to find out about when you’re seeking financial aid from a school is what the school’s admissions policy is for students who need assistance with college money. Schools maintain different policies in regards to how generous they are with applicants applying for aid. Understanding the difference between a…
Super Scoring & College Admissions
Super Scoring has become commonplace in the college admissions process. The common application even has a section now where you can super score your tests. But what is Super Scoring and how does it affect your college admissions? As the name implies, Super Scoring is the best of your test scores. Over time, the College…
Letters of Recommendation – The Ins and Outs of Asking
An important part of the college application is letters of recommendation. How do you go about asking teachers, employers or mentors for one? With these 6 simple tips, asking for a letter will become second nature and the content of these letters will be positively reflective of your capabilities. Who You Ask Matters: When considering…
What Does “Need-Blind” Admissions Mean?
When most students apply to college, they expect to be accepted based on their merits and not financial aid. Some schools, like Wesleyan University, are known for “need-blind” admissions, meaning they consider a student regardless of their ability to pay, in addition to offering to meet all of their financial needs. This isn’t always a…