The Art of Getting Accepted
To have the greatest chance of getting into your top choice schools, your college application needs to shine in several areas. Here you'll find information on grades, AP classes, letters of recommendation, interviews, extra curricular activities, and athletics.
Facebook, MySpace and College Admissions
Facebook and MySpace matter during the college admissions process. This article explains how you can make social networking sites work for you, not against you.
Facebook and MySpace matter during the college admissions process. This article explains how you can make social networking sites work for you, not against you.
College Interview Questions
Learn how to tackle some common interview questions.
Learn how to tackle some common interview questions.
Should I Do An Optional College Interview?
This FAQ explains the significance of optional college interviews.
This FAQ explains the significance of optional college interviews.
10 College Interview Mistakes
The college interview can help you if you make a good impression. Avoid these mistakes to keep from making a negative impression.
The college interview can help you if you make a good impression. Avoid these mistakes to keep from making a negative impression.
High School Preparation in Math
How many and what level of math courses do you really need to get into college?
How many and what level of math courses do you really need to get into college?
Foreign Language Requirement for College Admissions
Foreign Language Requirement - Learn how many years of a foreign language are required for college admissions. This article compares the foreign language requirements from several different colleges.
Foreign Language Requirement - Learn how many years of a foreign language are required for college admissions. This article compares the foreign language requirements from several different colleges.
Admissions Overview
College admissions don't need to be a mystery. Most schools publish data stating exactly which parts of the application they weight most heavily. Here you'll find an overview of the key factors schools consider when making an admissions decision.
College admissions don't need to be a mystery. Most schools publish data stating exactly which parts of the application they weight most heavily. Here you'll find an overview of the key factors schools consider when making an admissions decision.
Letters of Recommendation: The Basics
Nearly all college applications require letters of recommendation. These guidelines will help you know who and how to ask for letters.
Nearly all college applications require letters of recommendation. These guidelines will help you know who and how to ask for letters.
Can I Appeal a College Admissions Rejection?
Can you appeal a college admission decision? Is a rejection letter final? What situations warrant a letter of appeal to the office of admissions? Find the answers in this FAQ.
Can you appeal a college admission decision? Is a rejection letter final? What situations warrant a letter of appeal to the office of admissions? Find the answers in this FAQ.
I've Been Wait-Listed. What Now?
Wait-Lists. What should you do if you find your self in wait-list limbo? Read this FAQ to find out your chances of getting in and to get suggestions for planning your future.
Wait-Lists. What should you do if you find your self in wait-list limbo? Read this FAQ to find out your chances of getting in and to get suggestions for planning your future.
The Ins and Outs of Extracurricular Activities
Princeton Review offers advice on choosing your extracurricular activities.
Princeton Review offers advice on choosing your extracurricular activities.
The Art of the College Interview
Essay Edge provides tips for making a good impression at your college interview.
Essay Edge provides tips for making a good impression at your college interview.
Portfolios for Art Programs
Kavin Buck of UCLA gives advice on preparing a portfolio for college applications to art schools.
Kavin Buck of UCLA gives advice on preparing a portfolio for college applications to art schools.