This article is provided by Your Collegiate Advocate, LLC Everyone knows that grades and test scores are what makes a student stand out, but what else does it take to impress an admissions officer? Here are two important concepts students need
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Wrap up the season on a positive note
Wrap up the season on a positive note By lwilliams A well-deserved winter break is just around the corner. And, this could be the perfect time to knock off some things on your college to-do list. We know what you’re thinking already. “But I need a break!” And, you’re right. That’s why we created this list of activities for the end of the season that are not only fun, but will also look great on a college …
High School Senior Holiday To-Do List
By lwilliams Preparation for College! We look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday just like the next person. Who doesn’t like time with family and friends, stuffing your face with some good food, and relaxing a little? But, if you are a high school senior, this is probably not the best time to chill out. College applications are due soon, not to mention the loads of other tasks you need to finish before graduation. And, while it …
College rejection letter? Just shake it off!
College rejection letter? Just shake it off! By tkrause OK, can we just be completely honest here? Nobody likes to be rejected — especially when you’ve put your heart and soul into something. Whether it’s getting turned down for prom or receiving a crappy grade on a test you spent days cramming for, rejection blows. But, nothing stings worse than those thin college letters and short emails that scream you’re not good enough to go there …
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Top tips for prospective NCAA athletes in the admissions process
By Unigo College Admissions for Athletes! Each year, The Edge advises hundreds of students on the college application process to US universities. While the application process might seem straightforward for many students, there are “special” cases such as athletes, artists, and performers for which the process probably seems as easy as navigating an Alice in Wonderland-like labyrinth. Today’s post will focus on prospective athletes and will offer some tips for navigating the process. 1. Put Yourself …
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Be Smart Not Compromised, Online
By unigooffice Be Smart, Not Compromised, Online by Michael Fertik A new semester starts and with it, all the chances to share on social: Instagram, Twitter, Ask.fm, Facebook, FourSquare etc. You can become defined instantly by a few seconds on Vine, a surreptitious filming with a stranger’s Google Glasses or through an errant, kneejerk post. Friends. Family. Complete strangers. Everyone’s a publisher, able to broadcast our public and private lives in a heartbeat (case in point: …
Essay advice from a former freshman application reader
Essay advice from a former freshman application reader By Unigo 1. What are some elements that make a memorable essay from your experience as a freshman application reader? Topic, tone, and tenacity are elements for getting the job done. The most memorable essays convey self-awareness. Prompts can be broken down into these questions: What happened? What do you think about it? What is the impact of the experience on you? How a student answers these questions …
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