AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Applying to Harvard might feel like a lot, but knowing what admissions officers actually want can make things much simpler. What does Harvard look for in an applicant? The answer includes strong academics, compelling extracurriculars, and an authentic story that showcases your unique strengths. Lets dive into the key aspects of building a successful Harvard application.

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College Transitions

DECEMBER 19, 2024

When I was teaching first-year students at the University of Iowa, I often talked with students who were absolutely beleaguered by their early college experiences.

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Scoir

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Help! My daughter is a junior, and I have no idea what to do. Should she take the SAT? The ACT? How should she prepare? Do we use a tutor? An online class? Which books should we buy? Where do we begin?

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road2college

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Dear Roadie, Is it acceptable to stop supporting your college student financially because you disagree with her political views? My. The post Dear Roadie: Dad Cut Off Daughters College Aid Over Her Views. What Now? appeared first on Road2College.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Feeling stuck at your current school? Want to escape your college town and flee to the big city? Maybe youre looking to design your own major, go to a top business school, become the next Timothee, or want to study abroad as much as you can. Then youre in the right place because were talking about transferring to New York University. NYU is a large, private research university located right smack dab in the middle of downtown New York.

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College Transitions

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Smack dab in Bostons vibrant Fenway neighborhood is Wentworth Institute of Technology, a STEM school highly regarded for its offerings in architecture, engineering, computer science, and construction management.

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HelloCollege

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Among the supplemental essays youll need to write for college applications, one of the most common questions colleges ask is: Why are you interested in your chosen major ? This topic is an opportunity to showcase what you know about the specific major that youd like to study in college and why it’s a match for you. While writing the Why Major essay may seem straightforward, many students miss the core of the question on their first attempt.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Location: Waterville, Maine Type of institution : Liberal arts college Size: ~2,300 students Admissions advice: Early Decision is key at Colby. In recent years, Colby has filled 50% (or more!) of its freshman class through Early Decision rounds with an admission rate 6x higher than Regular Decision. They are test optional and plan to maintain that policy, at least according to the admission rep I met with on campus.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Brown University has built a name for itself with its challenging academics, unique Open Curriculum, and a spot among the most selective schools in the country. If youve got your sights set on joining the Class of 2029, heres the deal: Browns acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 hit a low of just 5.2%. With odds this slim, its worth figuring out where you stand and what you need to do to make your application shine.

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