Advice from the Experts
The following list contains excerpts from "The New Rules of College Admissions" written by former senior admissions officers from the nation’s top colleges.
New Rules of College Admissions
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When is the right time to think about creating a list of colleges?
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As you work with your child to find schools to match his criteria and the right selectivity category, note that schools can change over the years...
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Often, applications get passed over by admissions officers because the students only meet the grade and SAT requirements of the school...
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As the college admissions game has become increasingly competitive, students need to find as many ways as possible to distinguish themselves...
Don’t Panic!
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If your child really isn’t sure what college major or career he aspires to, and he has tried multiple electives, after-school activities, and summer programs he should...
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Because students are given a choice of questions, they often falsely assume the admissions committee wants them to answer one specific question...
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A junior can become involved in something meaningful and even become a leader by senior year...
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Rest assured that admissions officers are aware of the differences in high schools, and of the huge differences in the counselor caseloads at various high schools...
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Examples of mistakes, disappointments, or challenges may be addressed by your child during an interview...
Warning!
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When it comes to any questionable aspect of your child’s high school record – or any other problematic issue on his college applications...
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Although all parents believe that their children are uniquely talented, admissions officers don’t have the time or inclination to wade through thick portfolios of artwork...
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The biggest mistake students make on the short-essay statements is trying to say too much...
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Despite what the name might say, informational interviews might prove to be just as evaluative as officially "evaluative" interviews...
