There are a lot of misconceptions about college interviews. Some people come into the college application process thinking that every college interviews students– no. Some think that interviews are a crucial part of college admissions– sometimes yes, mostly no. The vast majority of colleges and universities in the US do not interview students; however, for those that do, the purpose, focus, and timing can vary greatly, depending on the school. A good rule of thumb is this:
You have submitted your first college applications– CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉 After that huge rush of activity, you may be wondering what to do now. This blog covers your checklist of things to remember, and common mistakes to avoid.
What’s a good PSAT Score? What are the PSAT Score Ranges? Does the PSAT predict how well I will do on the SAT? Is the scoring scale the same between the PSAT and SAT exams? How does the PSAT help me become a National Merit Scholar (NMS) Finalist or Semi-Finalist? The PSAT is offered to juniors as part of the National Merit Scholar (NMS) search process.
Learn what to focus on your junior year in order of importance.
To be ready to apply to all schools, a student should have requested letters of recommendation, developed a thoughtful college list, and written the personal essay. If your student is still working on the personal essay, here is our best guidance on writing it.
What you do as freshmen & sophomores will influence these 5 parts of the college application… 1) High school courses (choice, level of difficulty, and grades), 2) Test prep (SAT, ACT, and AP/IB), 3) Activities in and out of school, including work and service, 4) Relationships with teachers and mentors, 5) College research
If you are wondering "where do I rank in the college admissions game" or "what college acceptance rate should I target and in 2023" or "what's a safety school nowadays in 2023?" then read through these case studies to build your college list. Leaan how to the Common Data Set (CDS) to help you determine out of state acceptance rates and what colleges you actually stand a chance of getting into.
Writing the college essay is one of the most daunting tasks high school students face in applying to college. It is so important, and it feels like an impossible task: write an essay that will show how amazing you are without saying, that’s right, how amazing you are.
