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How Has Technology Changed the College Admissions Process?
Tweet Share on Facebook October 26, 2011 Comment (2)A majority of students now submit their college applications online. Essay writing and editing is overwhelmingly done on computers, and recently we asked how students could use resources on the Web to research colleges if they couldn't visit them. The college search and admissions processes have changed significantly in many ways over the past few years, and this week, we ask the Unigo Expert Network:
Q: How has technology changed the admissions process?
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What Common Mistakes Do Students Make on Their Résumés?
Tweet Share on Facebook October 19, 2011 CommentA résumé can illuminate some of students' interesting and unique extracurricular activities or jobs and is often considered a no-brainer to include with an application. In this week's column, experts weigh in on the most common errors students make on their résumés, so that you can learn from their mistakes.
Q: What are some common mistakes students make on their résumés?
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How Can High School Seniors Improve Odds of College Admissions?
Tweet Share on Facebook October 12, 2011 Comment (1)With all attention on applications and essays, high school seniors can easily lose sight of the importance that continuing good grades holds. Colleges need to be kept up to date with accomplishments, grades, and any other activities that can contribute (or unfortunately, detract) from a student's candidacy. This week, we ask the Unigo Expert Network:
Q: What can high school seniors do to enhance their chances of admission?
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What Are Some Common Problems Found in College Applications?
Tweet Share on Facebook October 5, 2011 CommentWhile every admissions office is different, there are plenty of common red flags that essay readers and application reviewers encounter every year. From typos to suspicious accomplishments (volunteering 100 hours per week, anyone?), there are some things every high school student should make sure their application avoids. This week, we asked the Unigo Expert Network:
Q: What are some common red flags that admissions officers often find in college applications?
