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8 Strategies for Starting Your College Application Process
Tweet Share on Facebook June 27, 2011 Comment (3)Getting started in the college application process can be a daunting task. While the paperwork itself will require careful management, the creative energy that must be given to developing key messages and application themes—and crafting them into compelling personal statements—can be all-consuming.
Over the course of the summer, I will devote this space to providing guidance regarding application preparations. The following are strategies for starting the process. In the coming weeks, I will focus on tips and strategies for refining your presentation.
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Ask College Officials About Graduation Rates
Tweet Share on Facebook June 20, 2011 Comment (1)While the focus in your college search is on finding and getting into colleges that represent good "fits" for you, now is also a good time to begin assessing the manner in which you will be supported in achieving your educational goals. After all, what better way to gauge the extent to which you will be valued in a given academic environment than to determine that place's likely investment in your success? As you visit college campuses, then, be prepared to ask following questions.
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Finding a Good College Fit
Tweet Share on Facebook June 13, 2011 Comment (4)Which college is best for you—and why?
On the surface, these questions may not seem very consequential. When you consider the opportunity that lies before you, however, understanding the importance of the questions and being able to answer them thoughtfully can make a big difference in the outcomes of your college planning process.
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Summer Do's and Don'ts for College Applicants
Tweet Share on Facebook June 6, 2011 Comment (2)In the coming weeks, thousands of young people will find their daily routines changing as the academic year comes to a close. Some will go to the beach. Many will sleep until noon. Others will jet off to parts unknown for new, exotic adventures. And, at some point in the weeks that follow, most will find themselves on a college campus or two.
The choices students make as they embrace the summer months can impact their personal growth while providing important clues to college admissions officers about the character and convictions of the candidates they are considering. If you are a rising high school senior, how will you spend your summer months? The following do's and don'ts provide guidance in making good and productive choices.
