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Why College Rankings May As Well Be Etched in Stone (or Ivy) Where are we getting our definition of success? If we're taking our cue from some black-and-white numbers that have been inked on the page since before time began (well, almost), maybe it's time for a second look. Which Type of Admission is Right for You? Before you send off your college applications, you'll have to decide what type of admission -- early decision, early action, or regular/rolling -- is best for you. Read on for to learn more about each... Massive Meltdown Ahead Colleges like active students, but that doesn't mean you should go overboard with extracurriculars in order to get accepted. Check out how one student learned when to say, "Enough." What Colleges Are Doing to Get You and Keep You Colleges are always coming up with new ways to grab your interest and keep it. Check out some of the latest recruiting tactics and student orientation methods. Legacy Students: The Latest Admissions Debate Recently, many schools and their legacy admissions policies have been put under a microscope, creating a surge of change for legacy students at colleges across the country. The Resume Padders Loading your high school transcript with dozens of extracurriculars may seem like a good idea, but it means nothing if you're just being a resume padder. College Admission Prep Camp You want to get a leg up on the competition, and will do anything to ensure college admission victory. The latest insurance policy? College admission prep camps, aimed at getting you ready for your all-important college applications. But is the prep worth the expense? How to Fix the Holes in Your College Application Now that you're officially college bound, you work hard to make sure your grades are up to par. Unfortunately, you weren't so wise your freshman year, and you've got the low GPA to prove it. The good news: You're not the only applicant with this problem. And the best news of all? We've got solutions to some common application problems. College Admissions Myths Busted! Check out some juicy secrets those college admissions folks don't want you to know. Confused about College Stuff? Then Make the Most of Your Guidance Counselor OK, so you think your guidance counselor's only job is to write college recommendations and help you select next year's classes? Think again. Here's what some guidance counselors are doing to go above and beyond your college prep process... |