The process of applying to college is overwhelming to many students and their parents. There are forms, academic requirements, examinations, and a whole list of things that you should be doing to increase your chances. Continue reading “The application essay”
Author: Cristina Bain
The technical requirements
There are many students that enter college with high GPAs and test scores and realize they don’t know the first thing about how to do the work required of you in college. Hopefully you’ll have professors and teachers who can help you learn, and many colleges and universities have places where extra help can be procured. Continue reading “Once you’re there…”
A central part of the American college/university experience is the liberal arts curricula almost all schools incorporate into their education. College is training for your future job and adult life. Basic knowledge about a broad range of topics outside your field of expertise allows you to speak intelligently, think more critically, and lead an informed, thoughtful life. Continue reading “Choosing a Major”
Padding the CV – quality over quantity
I see a lot of high school students under the impression that the number of extracurricular activities is the most important. These students inevitably join 10 clubs, maybe even start their own, but do it for the college application. This defeats the purpose of the extracurriculars, and it is readily identifiable to the admissions counselors. Continue reading “Activities, your résumé, and honesty”
Picking the school matters a TON, and also doesn’t matter at all
Some students applying to study abroad in the U.S. feel like if they get in to any school with a good reputation, they’ll be happy. Others base their decision (on where to apply and eventually where to go) on rankings alone. Continue reading “School Choice”