If you’re applying to college this fall or next fall, you may still have some college visits planned for the coming months. Visiting colleges before you apply, and certainly before you’re admitted, is important for several reasons. First, you won’t really know how you feel about a place until you’ve been there. College is an […]
Proper Communication with Colleges
As you embark on the college application process, you’ll find that you’ll need to communicate with colleges and admissions officers on a pretty regular basis. With that in mind, it’s important to know how to handle these types of communications properly. Whenever possible, students – not parents – should contact colleges. After all, colleges are […]
The Overflowing Mail(in)box
Some colleges are sending mail to prospective applicants as early as freshman and sophomore year of high school. So…what to do when your inbox and mailbox start to overflow? You may be flattered that colleges are targeting you by sending posters, view books, e-mails, and letters. But it’s important to remember that these […]
Tips about Demonstrated Interest
When applying to college, your academic strengths and personal qualities are going to be the most important factors in the admissions process. However, in addition to choosing students who are the best academic and social fit, colleges also need to make sure they will meet their enrollment goals. As a result, when making admissions decisions, […]