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Notes from my Georgia Tech Visit

ACM College Consulting

A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to tour GA Tech with colleagues from HECA. We attended a wonderful information session followed by a thorough campus tour. This was my first time visiting the campus, and I was impressed with what I saw and learned about the school. Math is very important!

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Advice for High School Juniors

CTK College Coach

Nothing, yes, nothing, matters as much to a college admissions officer as your transcript. This is what a reviewer is asking herself as she reads your transcript: Which courses did you take? 5) Think ahead to summertime: work, classes, skill development, and internships. What are your grades? We were impressed!

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Building the College List

CTK College Coach

Knowing whether you are a reach/target/safety candidate for these majors based on your audition, portfolio or transcripts is the key. What resources exist for post-grad and summer internship placement ? Take Your First Campus Tours Begin your campus tours by visiting some easily accessible locations, ideally by taking official tours.

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Can You Apply to College As a Junior?

College Essay Guy

Continue to build your high school transcript with advanced-level classes, such as honors or AP classes —not a requirement, but these classes can help if you're applying to competitive colleges. Summer before your senior year If possible, visit and go on campus tours of the schools on your college list.

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How to Get Into Stanford Undergrad: Essays and Strategies That Worked

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

That really is how they should think of it: what about me —not about my resume or my transcript, but about me —have I not had the chance to display yet? If you’re the parent of a high-achieving teen, you’re likely visiting Ivy League universities. It’s been called “the billionaire factory.”

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The Ultimate Guide to Supplemental College Application Essays (Examples Included)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Josh’s essay is successful for a number of reasons, but particularly because it not only answers the question (how did you come to your interests), it also specifies the types of classes he’d like to take, summer internships he’d like to pursue, and his eventual goals with both majors. Write about them.