College Applications

College applications are perhaps the biggest anxiety-inducers of your entire high school career. But if you commit the right amount of time and learn some strategies for showing off your best self in your apps, you'll no doubt get through it with flying colors. Learn all the nitty gritty details of admissions applications, from how to find the time to do them, compiling all of its elements like recommendation letters and transcripts, and why each college has their own college application rules.

Admissions Office Q&A: Applications and Waitlists Larry Rideaux and Ma Esther Francis, dean and assistant dean of student development at Tomball College/North Harris Montgomery Community College District, discuss college applications and being wait-listed. Admissions Office Q&A: Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision College officials discuss whether Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision is right the choice for you. 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? Admissions Office Q&A: What is a Well-Rounded Student? College officials discuss what makes a student well-rounded. 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. Admissions Office Q&A: Waitlists and Getting to Know Your College College experts and officials discuss how to handle being on a waitlist, as well as the best ways to learn more about your prospective college. Admissions Office Q&A: Ways to Avoid the "No" Pile College officials discuss how to keep your college application from meeting the "No" pile. The Art of Bragging: How to Sell Yourself to Schools Who's all that? You are! And it's especially important for you to brag about your accomplishments when applying to college. Little White College Application Lies The temptation to embellish or even flat-out lie on college applications is one that's getting the best of more and more high school students. But beware--admissions officers are quickly wising up to this tall-tale trend. Admissions Office Q&A: Writing the Personal Statement Matthew Whelan, director of admission for St. John's University, discusses how you can write a personal statement that accurately represents who you are.