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Missed your Deadline? OKAY, so maybe you just weren't ready to make a decision. Perhaps something else was distracting you. Whatever the reason, the time just slipped away. Now you're late. You've missed the deadlines for applying to the colleges that interest you, and according to the timetable at the guidance office, you blew it. But don't give up just yet! On the Borderline Here's how to put your best foot forward so college admission committees will sit up and pay attention -- even if you're on the borderline. Parents and the Admissions Process -- How Involved Should They Be? Is it possible for your parents to be too involved in helping you select a college? Playing the Waiting Game What do you do when you've been wait-listed at your first-choice school? Consider these waiting list words of wisdom, straight from college admissions officers and experts. 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? RE : E-mailing Your Admissions Questions t's fast, it's efficient, and it's hassle free! But, before you click on the mailbox, make sure you keep the following elements in mind... Recommendation Letter Breakdown Even experts admit that strong recommendation letters are hard to come by... Second Choices Aren't Always Second-Rate The dreaded thin envelope I received from NYU was only the beginning of what would be a life-changing journey. I had to reevaluate both my commitment to film and the benefits of a broader college education. And, as with any college admissions letdown, it helped to realize that I wasn't alone... Students Call for an SAT Split Survey shows students would prefer to split the SAT into separate days rather than take the long test all in one day. Tame Testing As if taking the SAT wasn't hard enough, you've got to deal with that annoying sniffler, and the proctor who won't let you use the bathroom. Read on for ways to combat the SAT blues! |