The College Application Process

Deadlines and Early Decision for College Applications


All right, you've got your college list made up and you know where to send the applications once you've completed all the necessary tasks. The next step is determining whether you prefer one school so much that you want to apply for early decision, or if you want to hold off and keep your options open to see what other schools you can get into.   Read More...

College Essays


Much like the interview process, your college essay is another chance to separate yourself from the pack by showing admissions officers that you're more than just what they see on your transcript. It's your opportunity to bring to light a key personal value or ideal that you hold in high regard, or to touch on an inspirational individual who has helped shape your life in a positive way.   Read More...

Art Portfolio: Applying to an Art School


If you're a student who's been involved in the fine arts throughout high school and want to continue on when you get to college, it's a certainty that you'll need to submit a portfolio for review along with your application. For serious art students, these portfolios are often the breaking point in the application process and can actually be a difficult project to manage as you simultaneously put together the rest of your application.   Read More...

College Applications: The Common Application


It goes without saying that you can apply to fifteen schools by filling out fifteen college applications, but did you know you can also apply to the same number of schools by only filling out one application? I know; it's twisted.   Read More...

College Applications and Admission Requirements


Getting together your college applications can be a tedious process. There are so many deadlines and guidelines that you'll need to comply with. It can become easier to forget an important piece of the puzzle than you'd like to admit.   Read More...

Acing Auditions for Performing Arts Colleges


High school students who are hoping to get involved with performing arts programs in college will likely be asked to audition in front of a review panel as part of their application. These are generally short presentations that show not only that you're a comparable performer, but that you have the talent and capacity to learn what the department intends to teach you over the next four years.   Read More...

Interview Tips for College Applicants


The interview is usually your first chance to talk face-to-face with someone closely associated with the school you're applying to, and it's your chance to show them what you're really made of. It's also a great way for you to learn about the school firsthand.   Read More...

Making a Transcript Request or Transfer for College


Your transcript is the most official documentation of your academic standing that exists, though really it's just a summary of your courses and grades printed on nice paper. When you apply to colleges and universities it will be required that you submit your transcript along with the rest of your application. Submitting a report card won't suffice.   Read More...

The College Application Letter of Recommendation


We know what you're thinking: the letters of recommendation stage must be the easiest part of applying to college, right? All you've got to do is let a few people you know that you'd like them to write a letter to the college you're looking to attend and sit back while they sing your praises. Truth be told, it's not that simple.   Read More...


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