Introduction to Demonstrated Interest Every college wants to know which prospective students are most invested in enrolling if accepted. Universities want to achieve a consistent class size, which can be difficult to accomplish if many accepted students ultimately enroll at other institutions. Colleges use a number of different tactics to address this problem. Some use …
Alongside the personal statement, colleges want all kinds of essay questions answered, from the benign “What do you want to Major in?” to the more outlandish “What’s so odd about odd numbers?” Unfortunately, many applicants struggle with doing more work than is necessary for these essays, trying to write 10, 20, or even 30 different …
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Pop quizzes, piles of homework, and the blank page. These are just a handful of the tortures high schoolers encounter on a regular basis. Yet, while the first can be overcome with constant studying and the second with intentional planning, the third offers no clear-cut solutions. Every high schooler from Houston to Hong Kong has …
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Every year, high schoolers are faced with a deluge of possible extracurricular activities. From sports to clubs to internships to volunteer opportunities to camps to early-college programs, the options are seemingly endless and often overwhelming. Thus, every year both parents and high schoolers alike come to our office to ask us the same question: how …
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So you did all the work you were supposed to, created a stellar application, and have not received the news you so desperately wanted. The purpose of this guide is to help you determine what to do now, and what your next steps should be after being waitlisted or deferred by your dream school. There …
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When should my child start preparing to apply for colleges? Most students begin preparing for college admissions the summer before their senior year and do the majority of their application work the following fall. That being said, there is nothing wrong with becoming familiar with prospective colleges and their requirements before then. One way to …
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Most people have heard of both the SAT and ACT, but what makes them distinct from each other? In this detailed SAT vs. ACT investigation, we discuss the top 10 differences between the two tests and explain what these differences mean for test-takers. And in closing, we give tips to help you decide which test …
The SAT is always evolving. From the scoring system to the content itself, the SAT undergoes a constant process in order to retain its status as the primary standardized test for college entrance. But what is the history of the SAT, and how did we get here, to the current version of the exam known …
What’s the Point of the Personal Statement Essay The personal statement is a chance for admissions officers to know who you are beyond grades and test scores. What exactly does this mean? Admissions officers want to gain insight into your personality and how you would be a valuable addition to their school’s community. Are you ambitious? Creative? Analytical? …
When you’re sending out your college applications, there’s something you should keep in mind: while they’re definitely looking for candidates who will do well in their classes, they’re also looking beyond graduation, when they get to add you to their list of alumni. So, when it comes to college admissions, grades and test scores are …
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