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The New Year is a great time to begin dabbling in a new hobby or extracurricular activity, to develop your interests more fully as you enter 11th grade. No matter how you spend your time, this is what you need … Continued
You need to take the helm with college research–your education’s at stake! You’re the one going to college–not your parents. Take the initiative and become familiar with the colleges you might be interested in applying to. While your parents may … Continued
“What extracurricular activities will impress colleges the most?” That’s a question we hear frequently from students, and our answer is always the same: “Do what you love and make your mark.” That’s it, end of story! Colleges are interested in … Continued
We talked with admissions representatives from all 9 UC Campuses – here are some crystal clear tips they shared with us! Great Applications Take Time: Don’t rush them. Use Your HS Transcript: Enter classes and grades DIRECTLY onto application—they want … Continued
As students face more and more pressure to perform well while carrying a rigorous academic curriculum, it’s important to be creative when it comes to putting together your schedule. There is no reason for any student to be bound by … Continued
Students are generally under the impression that college essays matter most, so a lot of care is typically given to them. We’d agree – solid college essays are essential for strong applications! However, the Activities and Awards sections are really … Continued
If you don’t report your classes or grades accurately you could be admitted (or denied!) under false pretenses. It’s crucial to make sure everything is completely accurate, as the college could rescind your admission if it’s found out your reported … Continued
The best essays have been revised multiple times. Write many drafts of your personal statements to ensure they are exactly what you want. Try different ideas. Write in very conversational tone, as if you are sitting across an admissions desk … Continued
Western Washington University is a gorgeous mid-sized public university (16,142 pop.) located in Bellingham, Washington, just south of the Canadian border with Vancouver. The forested long, narrow campus takes about 15-20 minutes to walk from end to end and the … Continued
Many families are simply unaware of the competition at the national and international level, and because these students have performed exceedingly well in high school, they assume they will do equally well with college admissions. Having a “balanced list” is … Continued