ATTENTION JUNIORS: here’s a roadmap
JUNIORS! The pressure is definitely on when it comes to getting into college. You are closer than other grades to pressing that “send” button on the college application, and we want to make sure you have this helpful overview we have created so you have a road map to college at this phase of your […]
SUMMER IS HERE. PLAN ACCORDINGLY
Summer is here! For many, summer is a time in between academic semesters, but for some, it’s a time to plan strategically and maximize chances at getting into your top college! One of the ways you can maximize your summer months is to explore ‘extracurricular activities’, a buzz word that is important in college admissions. […]
Huge waste of family money
Huge Waste of Family Money Summary: Nationally, students end up wasting more than $200 million every year because of applying to colleges they don’t get accepted to. It’s heart breaking to see low income families wasting their hard earned money and having to make sacrifices that are completely avoidable. This huge waste can be avoided […]
How Do Admissions Officer Decide That You’re the One
What do admissions counselors want for the new admitted class? There seems to be so many requirements and checklists to go through just to get into college. After having a solid college list, how do you go about understanding which one fits your needs and passions – and most importantly, how to express that fit […]
How to Write Your Best College Essays!
It’s almost Christmas and deadlines for college application essays are rolling along! Your GPA, grades and SAT test scores are important because it shows the admissions officer how hardworking and smart you really are. But how will your dream college’s admissions officer choose the new undergraduate class from thousands of students with the same stellar […]
How To Use Your Resume and Extracurricular Activities to Your Advantage
Grades and GPA are very important! You’re basically primed by your parents and teachers in elementary school to study hard and do well on tests and homework assignments. But what else can you use to boost your college application in the eyes of admissions counselors? Below is our webinar hosted by Vinnie Gupta, cofounder of UCEazy […]
Thinking of Transferring to Another College? The deadline’s coming up!
Tips for Writing Compelling College Transfer Essays For those college students that have made the personal decision to transfer colleges, whether it is because of a change in desired major or differing priorities, the personal statement will undoubtedly be one of the most important factors in making an admission decision. The essay prompts for transfer students […]
How to Relax During Stressful College Applications!
Among the personal statements, college visits, interviews, and more, it’s easy to tense up and stress out! There are so many to-do’s on your college admissions planner, but there is light in the tunnel. To help you get there, you’ve gotta take some steps to calm your mind and release tension so that you can […]
