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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. Let Your Guidance Counselor Work for You! The college admissions process can be overwhelming. Who really knows how to fill out all of those forms and get everything submitted on time? Why is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) so important? And when is your absolute last chance to sign up for the SAT? You can't be expected to know everything, but there is someone who does: your guidance counselor! When it comes to college admissions, this person knows it all. Unraveling the Mystery of College Admissions You've heard it a trillion and one times -- so-and-so has a 4.89 GPA, a letter in five varsity sports, is involved in every club (including chess), spends weekends buying groceries for the elderly, but still didn't get in to Yale. Maniacal myth or honest-to-goodness truth? What Your MySpace Says Can and Will Be Used Against You According to a recent study in which 500 of the nation's most selective colleges were surveyed, 10 percent of admissions officers have checked out a hopeful student's social networking profile in order to make their decision. Here are some quick tips for putting your best virtual foot forward. 10 Things You Need to Know About the New Higher Education Opportunity Act Assuming you won't sit down and read the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (it's 1,158 pages!), here are 10 things you need to know about the new law. QUESTION: How much weight do my SAT scores really carry in admission decisions? QUESTION: How much weight do my SAT scores really carry in admission decisions? |