By unigooffice Crafting an Effective Personal Statement, Mollie Reznick The personal statement is arguably one of the most important components of a student’s college application. This is especially true if he is applying to a smaller school which has the resources to view his application “holistically”. This is the student’s chance to lend his application a third dimension, to transcend his grades and test scores, and figuratively speak to the admissions officers. This opportunity should not …
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How to Ace College Interview: Never Do These 5 Things in a College Interview
By unigooffice What are the 5 biggest DONT’s in a college interview? How to Ace College Interview? 1) Don’t go in unprepared. Know about the school, your major, the student body and why you want to go there. 2) Don’t chew gum. It’s rude, loud and distracting. 3) Don’t look at your phone or hold your phone during the interview. Shut the phone off and put it away. No text, call or email is so important …
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College Admission Interview: 7 Tips to Present Your Best Self on Phone Interviews
By Unigo College Admission Interview! Is a phone interview the same as one in person or by webcam (using Skype, G-talk, etc.)? In many respects, yes. Be prepared. That means setting up the call (preferably by e-mail) so you can both be at your best. If they call unexpectedly and the time is inconvenient, or you cannot devote yourself fully, completely and uninterruptedly to the call, ask to reschedule. You want to be able to shine, …
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Google This! How Google can keep you Organized through the College Admission Process
By Unigo Google This! How Google Can Keep You Organized Through the College Admission Process Kathleen Harrington The college application process is one that involves time, energy, and organization. Throughout this process, you should be working smarter, not harder, and hopefully achieving positive results in the end. Throughout the process thus far, you more than likely have utilized Google to search for colleges or perhaps to further explore a major/minor. Although a fantastic search engine, Google …
10 Common College Application Mistakes
By lwilliams Common College Application Mistakes! If you are an incoming high school senior, you’re probably already thinking about your college admission applications. As summer winds down and students get ready to head back to school, now is a good time to start narrowing down your list of potential schools and start working on your admission essays. While some of the college admission applications will have similar requirements, be sure to treat each as a separate entity, carefully reviewing all …
How to Edit College Essays
“Their is nothing worse then using bad grammer and forgetting to spell check you’re college essays.” If you are just as frustrated as I am reading that poorly written sentence, imagine how college admission folks feel whilst reading hundreds of applications, many just as bad as or worse.
Universities and the Trendy Video Essay
Why are many universities offering the video essay as part of the application process?
The Importance of the Essay in Gaining Admission to a Highly Selective College
Considering that admissions counselors have only a few minutes to read through each application, students need to view their essays as an opportunity to showcase their talents and interests, and to tell their story.
College Interview Checklist
College Interview Question Checklist
College Interview Tips: stand up and be counted
When you are waiting for an interview whether it is in an office, Starbucks, or restaurant, keep standing.