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Admissions Office Q&A Get expert advice on the college admissions process straight from the nation's top college and university admissions officers. College Admissions Essays Write your way into your dream U. with super college admissions essays. Find out how your admissions essay or personal statement can make your college application stand out from the pile -- in a good way! Get perfect prose pointers from students who've had success, as well as from the admissions officers themselves. College Admissions To-Do List Get a month-by-month college admissions to-do list that maps out what you need to accomplish in order to ace the college admissions process. Staying organized and keeping track of your deadlines will keep your stress levels low, and help you get accepted to the college of your dreams. |
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Are College Rankings Ridiculous? Think of it this way: if an online dating service were to create a list of key factors for bachelors such as "number of serious relationships," "how hot girls think he is," and "comedic aptitude test score" and then rank order them to generate a list of "America's Best Bachelors," how reliable and relevant do you think that information would be for your personal relationship needs? Your Basic College-Bound Questions, Answered From choosing a school to writing your essay to preparing for an admissions interview, applying to college is a process that can leave you with more questions than answers. That's where CollegeBound comes in - we'll get you started on the basics and show you where you can find out more. Differences Between Public and Private Universities and Liberal Arts Colleges The differences between public and private universities and liberal arts colleges in terms of cost, educational experience, and the factors important in the admissions decision. Planning to Transfer Colleges? 10 Things You Need to Know Maybe you didn't get into your top school on the first try. Or perhaps you started out at a two-year college and now you want to transfer credits to a four-year university. No matter why you plan to transfer colleges, there are a few things you need to know in order to navigate the process successfully. Rankings, Schmankings--How Do I Get Into These Colleges? Let's see what it will take for you to get into some of these Princeton Review-ranked colleges and universities. Getting into Harvard While exceptional qualities can certainly boost your chances of getting into Harvard, even regular Joes can make it to the top of the Ivy Tower. Read on to unravel the mysteries of Harvard admission. College Interview 101 Depending on your personality, you may be eagerly anticipating your college interview or seriously dreading it. Either way, relax! An admissions interview isn't a do-or-die experience. Confusing College Admissions Lingo -- Defined! Now you finally understand the difference between regular decision, early decision, early action, nonrestrictive early action, and more... Recommendation Letter Breakdown Letters of recommendation are the easiest part of the college application process, right? It takes just five minutes to ask some random teacher or counselor to jot down some stuff about you that you'll never see. Sure ... no problem. Until you send off your apps and start wondering what was written (or not written) on those mysterious pieces of paper. Taming Transfer Turmoil Although transferring can be a pain (more applications, interviews, and research), it can also be a necessary alternative for many students. If you've been rejected by your dream school, or can't afford four years of private tuition, transferring can be a magic door to your dreams. |