College Planner Pro

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As an IEC, I find myself battling an endless mental checklist of things I've asked my rising seniors to take care of from mid-summer to late fall each year. Did Samantha fill out her brag sheet for teacher letters of recommendation? When is Johnny's Michigan essay draft due to me, again? Has Molly finished up her arts supplement? I have been a CollegePlannerPro member for nine years and after joining the staff this year, I realized that the To-Do feature could lighten this mental load.

Letters of Recommendation 98

Letters of Recommendation Applications 98

Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 1, 2024

For students gearing up for college applications, understanding and keeping track of application deadlines (merit scholarships too!) is crucial. Many schools require applications by November 1 for early decision or early action, but some deadlines fall even earlier in October. Keep in mind, acceptance rates go down by almost 50% once you bump to the regular round so applying early is a strategic choice.

Scholarships 85

Scholarships Financial Aid Early Decision Out-of-State 85

College Transitions

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Before we get to our 60 metaphor examples, a metaphor is a figure of speech and a form of figurative language in which one thing is said to be another thing, which it cannot be.

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Caltech Admissions

OCTOBER 1, 2024

If you told me three years ago that I would become a plastic-disc-chasing fanatic, I would have told you that you were crazy. But if you asked me today, I’d say you’re quite right! I was lucky to stumble upon Caltech’s ultimate frisbee team, Aftermath, during my freshman year. It was during rotation (the first two weeks of term before frosh are placed in a house) and my friend and I saw an upperclassman we did not know personally, walking across the street holding a disc.

Study Abroad 52

Study Abroad University University 52

The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 1, 2024

If you’re interested in something STEM-y, enjoy your math classes, and also are really interested in computer science, you might also be drawn to data science. Like comp sci, data science has gotten a lot more popular over the last few years, especially because of its broad applications for future careers and high earning potential. Or, maybe you have no idea exactly what it is you want to study, but you heard data science might be cool.

Extracurricular 52

Extracurricular Internship Applications Programs 52

College Transitions

OCTOBER 1, 2024

You’ve probably heard the saying that “English is not a language, it’s three languages wearing a trench coat pretending to be one.” And it’s true – English is a bizarre mix of Germanic syntax, French vocabulary, and Latin loanwords.

High School 52

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Chances are that you are reading this because things didn’t go as planned. You didn’t know if you would get into Carnegie Mellon Early Decision, but at least if you didn’t get in, you’d know where you stood. Now you are somewhere awkwardly in the middle between being a fit for Carnegie Mellon and not being what they are looking for. First, that’s misconception of college admissions.

Early Decision 52

Early Decision Waitlist Essay Writing Out-of-State 52

College Essay Guy

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Telluride Association Summer Seminar (yeah, kind of a mouthful, but pretty cool program) focuses on the Humanities, Social Sciences, and the importance of community. This six-week summer program ( formerly known as TASP: The Telluride Association Summer Program —in case you’re not sure you’re looking at the right program) invites high school students to work together in what TASS calls “democratic community” to hone their critical thinking skills through seminar classes and community project

Letters of Recommendation 52

Letters of Recommendation Financial Aid Acceptance Extracurricular 52