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Brag sheets and recommendations
The best way to ensure a great recommendation is to create a brag sheet that lists all of the great things you have done! A brag sheet with help your recommendation writer make you stand out in the crowd.
Read MoreThe importance of choosing the right safety schools
Originally posted on Examiner.com Students applying to college are encouraged to choose a good mix of safety, target and reach schools. However, many students do not take the time to find the right safety schools to add to their list….
Read MoreSafety, target and reach schools
Article originally posted at Examiner.com As students across the country are narrowing down their list of colleges they will apply to this fall, the terms safety, target, match, and reach are being used. These terms refer to the likelihood of…
Read MoreEarly action, early decision or regular decision?
Colleges offer many options when applying. How should you apply? Early action, early decision or regular decision? Here are some information on each option.
Read More7 Tips For Rising Seniors – #2 Clean Up Social Media
A growing trend in college admissions is that Admissions Officers are viewing the social media accounts of their applicants. According to a Kaplan Test Prep Survey, 31% of Admissions Officers have visited an applicant’s social media profile. As a former…
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