Career questions tagged college-admissions
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What are the best things to do to up my chances of getting in when applying to College ?
What are the best things to do to up my chances of getting in when applying to College?
What is the best topic to write a college admissions essay about?
I have seen lots of ideas and lots of do’s and don’t’s and am not sure what to do.
How high should I shoot for my colleges or universities to apply for Is anything too far or too close??
I don’t think there can be any too far colleges but it depends on the applicant and which colleges applications they want to pay for.
Hello I was wondering how I could start my career as a Travel Nusre early and how I can get into a good college when my school doesn't offer that many extracurriculars or activities?
I am a freshman and want to take college classes next year as well as graduate early as well as taking all honers Thank you.
How should I start?
What did you write your college essay about? Do you have recommendations for me?
What are things you can do in high-school that stands out to colleges?
I’m a incoming student at Grosse Pointe South in Grosse Pointe Michigan. School is very important to me so the question that often comings to mind when I think about going to higher is, “ Am I making the right choices for classes and extra curricular activities?”. I definitely need help coming up with ideas from someone more educated on the topic! What are things you can do in high-school that stands out to colleges?
college counselor
I am considering getting a master's to become a college counselor for higher education. I have a bachelors in psychology. I would like to know if there are opportunities to get more experience in that field, whether through volunteering or internships.
How do I find financial aid?
I was just accepted into Mahsa University's School of Medicine. How can I pay for it?
Is a college essay about an admired family member unoriginal?
I am currently writing my application essay, and I plan on writing it about my relationship with my father and the positive impact he has on my upbringing through sports, school, and life skills. Is this a commonly seen essay that college admissions may be tired of reading?
When should I start applying for colleges?
When should I start applying for colleges?
How do I strengthen my college application as someone who wants to major in architecture?
As someone who wants to apply to schools with competitive architecture programs, how do I prove to admission officers that I’m qualified? Are there extracurriculars or courses that will strengthen my application?
How do you make a decent essay when applying to colleges?
I'm a 12th grade student in high school who is planning to go to college for veterinary technology. I have no experience into writing personal essays about myself or what I should include in them.
where is the best place to find information about the process of college admissions and applications?
I am going into senior year and wanna know where to start for scholarships as well as picking the right degree and university for me.
How do I get into a college that is beneficial for me?
I want to go to a college that is academically exceptional of course, but I also want to make sure to focus on my mental health. How can I look for and find colleges that align with my needs for good self help resources and good education?
What are some things I can do to create a good college application?
Hi! I am an upcoming junior in high school and a freshman in a community college because I do dual enrollment. What are some things I should do to have a good looking college application? Im also from a small town, so there aren't as many options.
how do i write a college admissions essay?
How do I decide what to write a college admissions essay about? everyone that i've read has been so philosophical and i just don't know where to start.
How to come up with ideas for college essay?
I am stuck with coming up some ideas to write my main commonapp essay on.
Which schools have a good neuroscience program?
I want to know about universities in the US or the UK
how many safety, target, and reach schools should someone apply to?
the title says it all so yeah
how to apply to college?
the title pretty much says it all i need to undertsand the proper way to apply to college without screwing it up
How would you get Merit Scholarships from colleges if you don't submit an SAT score?
I have an average SAT score but have an unweighted GPA of 4.0, have taken a mix of honors and college classes, and are part of a large array of extracurriculars. If I decide not to submit my SAT score, will colleges that are test-optional still accept me and give me a generous amount of scholarship money?
What do you feel made you stand out as an applicant to the school you attend, or any scholarships you might have received?
I am a high school senior that is applying to very selective schools. I have high grades and many extracurriculars, but don’t all the other students? What do you think can make one stand out to a school?
What is your best advice for deciding which college best fits you?
There’s good schools but how am I sure if they’re best for me specifically?
Can I return to first year in college if I decided to shift to a whole different course?
I was a freshman and dropped my subjects midyear in my previous course, finishing only the first semester. Can I return to first year in college if I decided to shift to a whole different course? Edit: You guys, I did not expect I'd get so much response from here. You have no idea how much your thoughts have cheered me up from the weight I was carrying since the day I decided to post this question. I will carry all of your advice and encouragement in my heart all the way through my graduation march. Thank you, thank you! God bless you all back. From the bottom of my heart, Jiezel Andrada
How to implement ECs that aren't related to my major in a college application?
I am applying to college soon, but my major is not anywhere near what my ECs are. I've started selling clothes, made a social media platform where I gained 20k followers writing stories. But I want to major in Engineering, or a specialty in it. They are not related in any aspect, but other than that, I do volunteer services at school clubs. Should I implement these ECs? I'm afraid I might sound too random.
What should I write my college essay about?
What should I write my college essay about? I know it has to be very unique and really tell a story and I would really like some ideas as to what I can write about that would be compelling to admissions committees.
What should i do in order to prepare?
I am in 9th grade and it is not long before i have to take a bunch of the tests such as the sat and acts. I really want to know what i should do to prepare
How should I write a better essay for college?
How should I write a better essay for college?
Does anyone have any advice on applying to European universities as a U.S. high school student? How attainable is it, if at all?
I am a rising high school senior and I'd love to go to a university in England (specifically London) but from what I've seen I'm not feeling very confident in my chances. How can I improve these chances this late in the game?