As a prospective student eyeing the University of Michigan, you’re looking at a university that stands out for its academic rigor, vibrant campus life, and strong sense of tradition. Located in Ann Arbor, just 45 minutes from Detroit, U-M is a quintessential college town known for its robust visual arts scene and cultural offerings. Here’s […]
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Discovering Georgia Tech: A Comprehensive Guide for Prospective Students
Georgia Tech, located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, is renowned for its vibrant urban setting, rigorous academic programs, and extensive opportunities for student growth. As a prospective student, here’s what you need to know about why Georgia Tech might be the perfect fit for you. Urban Atlanta: A Hub of Opportunity Georgia Tech is […]
What Is the ROI of a College Degree?
Going to college is the biggest investment most of us will make, second to buying a home. With tuition outpacing inflation and tech billionaires telling us not to bother, we start to wonder: is college worth it? Some see higher education as a transformational experience, enriching our lives in intangible ways. Life’s most rewarding experiences […]
Managing a Deferral: Getting Admitted after Being Deferred
One of the most frustrating parts of applying to college comes after the applications have been sent. Waiting may even be worse than applying. It not only impacts the student, but the student’s entire family. The only thing that makes waiting tougher is when students learn that they are being deferred by one (or more) of the […]
The Five Most Common Errors That Can Sink A College Application
September 22, 2015 (Wilton, CT) – A high number of college applications in the 2015/16 season will fail because of avoidable errors rather than a failure to meet academic requirements. The most common errors are: 1. The student uses the wrong school name in the application. 2. Poor grammar/punctuation is used. 3. Not enough thought […]
How to Demonstrate Interest When Applying to College
Some College Application Assistance: Your rising high school senior is looking forward to being admitted to one of their ‘reach’ or ‘target’ schools… and they will give those applications their best effort. Hopefully, they are equally thoughtful in applying to the super safety schools they’re interested in. That’s important – because admissions committees can pick up […]
Deferred? Former Admissions Officers Reveal Next Steps
With most colleges accepting less than half of their Early Decision applicants (and many accepting less than 20%), many students, unfortunately, have found themselves in the deferred pool. Is it possible to improve one’s chance of admission? Former admissions officers from AdmissionsCheckup.com, an online application review service that helps deferred students get admitted, agree that […]
The Rising Importance of Demonstrated Interest
In today’s college admissions cycle, schools rely heavily on the notion of “demonstrated interest” to determine whether a student should receive an offer of admission. The first thing to understand is that many colleges track every single one of your visits — both physical and electronic/virtual — in order to determine your level of […]
