Parents, Read This if Your Child Is Applying to CollegeUSA News December 09, 2009 02:33 PM ET Lynn F. Jacobs, Jeremy S. Hyman
Holiday time is family time. And family time, in many families, is apply-to-college time. Many parents, despite
A New Look for Graduate Entrance Test
(By Tamar Lewin, New York Times, December 5, 2009)
After two false starts, the Graduate Record Exam, the graduate school entrance test, will be revamped and slightly lengthened in 2011 and graded on
A critical element of just about every application is the student’s ability to bring clarity to the interpretation of his/her academic record. In other words, when there are irregularities in a student’s program and/or performance, s/he has a “story” to
It’s time to fill out applications and a big concern for many families this fall is, “Should we check ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the question about financial aid on the admission application?”
While it’s understandable that students would want to
(1) Wait to last minute· Senior year is tough because you are juggling many activities (school work, sports, clubs, and community service).·
When the “Early” Answer is No…
(Guest blog by Terry Cowdrey, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at St. Lawrence University and The Admission Game)
As someone who has always believed that carrying an umbrella will prevent rain, I am
Ways High School Students Can Help Pay For College
Take AP(Advanced Placement) courses in high school. Taking five AP courses and scoring well on exams, can help you earn college credit and the possibility of graduating from college early.
A middle school parent’s college prep guide
Counselors, colleges and organizations like the National Association for College Admission Counseling and ACT emphasize that parents should start planning for college no later than middle school. Their reasoning is simple:
(1) Your
THE COLLEGE’S ADMISSION DECISION
A well done and thoughtfully presented application is crucial to the admission process. Admissions officers can tell when a student has spent time on the application. This sends a signal that the student is truly interested
Ten Do’s and Don’ts for Your College Admissions Essay
The Do’s1. Unite your essay and give it direction with a theme or thesis. The thesis is the main point you want to communicate.2. Before you begin writing, choose what you