The college admissions process can be hectic and overwhelming, but you can use the acronym “SMART” to break down your college application goals into manageable steps.
Have you heard the term “demonstrated interest” but don’t know what role it plays in the college admissions process? Read more to demystify the purpose of demonstrated interest and how you can use it to your advantage. What is demonstrated interest? Demonstrated interest is the process of showing a school
The holistic approach in college admissions refers to a variety of reading practices and context framing that allows admissions officers to admit a diverse pool of students. Since they cannot compare one student to another in order to fairly assess the competitiveness of their candidates, admissions officers think about how
The move to social distance and work from home due the pandemic challenges students to re-think extracurricular activities. While the possibility of returning to in-person interaction seems more likely now, students should not wait for the transition to be complete and miss out on time to build their candidacy. Your
The myth that colleges want well-rounded students has been upheld by many popular sources such as television sitcoms over several decades. The truth is that “a jack of all trades, and a master of none” is not what admissions officers look for as they seek top candidates. They seek students
The January 1st deadline is fast approaching! Use this checklist as you finalize your applications or let us help. This first group of questions is meant to help you assess how well you have described yourself as an applicant that is both a fit and a match for the school
Deferred from your dream college? You now have the chance to write a letter of continued interest to improve your chances of admission. Your hard work and proven leadership have placed you in an elite position. You may not have been offered admission in the early action/decision round of
The activities list is one of the most straightforward yet complex parts of a college application. Few people address this portion of the application with much strategy because it seems its purpose is simply to convert your resume to the Common App’s list of (up to 10) extracurricular activities. This
