Whether you’re a painter, singer, sculptor, or architect, an art portfolio can add a new dimension to your application and bring your extracurricular experience to life. Students often submit an art portfolio that accompanies their college application, whether it’s supplemental material for a liberal arts college application or a requirement
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
Photo credit: CNBC Ahmad is a first-year student at Harvard University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Government and International Relations. Originally from Aleppo, Syria, his family sought asylum in the U.S., which has been a source of inspiration for his academic concentration. On Harvard’s campus, he is active with the
Taking standardized tests has long been an important part of the college application process, and nowadays there are several different kinds of tests that students will encounter. Even though some universities are becoming test-optional, meaning that they won’t be required to send scores as part of the application, it is
Wondering how to spend your last summer of high school? Hoping to maximize your chances of admission to great colleges in the fall? Read on! Here are our top tips for rising seniors. Focus Your Extracurriculars When it comes to extracurriculars, the rule is quality over quantity. You want to
Here are ten full-ride scholarships to American colleges and universities that you can apply for this year. Colleges and universities in the U.S. are notorious for some of the highest tuition prices in the world, especially at private universities. Students can receive financial aid by submitting the Free Application for
Performance and public speaking are some of the most popular extracurricular activities among high school students. From theater to slam poetry to speech and debate, these activities offer students the opportunity to improve their creative skills and further develop their ability to communicate ideas. One of the main ways that
The Common Application (aka the “Common App”) streamlines applying to over 900 schools both in and outside of the U.S. and is the most popular platform for college applications in the country. While the process of filling out the application remains fundamentally the same year-to-year, there were some changes to
If you enjoy traveling, learning new languages, and going on new adventures, studying abroad would probably be a great experience for you, even if you’re still in high school. Yes, that’s right — you don’t have to wait until you’re an undergrad student to take advantage of the benefits of
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) if you’re looking for treatment options in your area. Because of the changes that have taken place in the
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