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When to Apply for College
Answered by Penny Redlin on 05/23/2022
Every college is different, but most will begin accepting applications in the fall. Typical application periods run from mid-fall to early spring. Students looking to receive the greatest opportunities for acceptance should send in their applications as soon as they can, especially if the college they are applying to uses rolling admissions. Read Entire Answer
What is Rolling Admission for College
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Rolling admissions are the continuous evaluation and admittance of students into a college until all available spots are filled. Unlike standard admission, which waits until a set application deadline is met to make all decisions, rolling admissions will begin admitting students throughout the application period. Read Entire Answer
What is Affirmative Action in College Admissions
Answered by Penny Redlin on 05/23/2022
Affirmative action is intended to help schools meet goals for inclusion and a diverse school community. Qualifying students from groups identified as having experienced past discrimination and may otherwise be denied similar opportunities from other students based upon their minority status, may have their applications given extra weight to account for any possible discrepancies in the admissions process. Read Entire Answer
What is CSS Profile™
Answered by Penny Redlin on 05/23/2022
The College Scholarship Services (CSS) Profile is a supplemental online application, that can be required by your prospective school in addition to the FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Read Entire Answer
What Grades do Colleges Look At
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Colleges will look at the grades on your high school transcript and the GPA that those grades earned. All grades are important but given you will be submitting applications in the fall of your senior year of high school, your grades from junior year will bear a lot of weight, as they are the most recent examples of your work. Read Entire Answer
What Does PSAT Stand For
Answered by Penny Redlin on 05/23/2022
PSAT stands for Preliminary SAT. The full name is actually PSAT/NMSQT because not only does the test help you understand how you might perform on the SAT or ACT, it is also used to help qualify students as National Merit Scholars as well as identify individuals who will receive merit scholarships. Read Entire Answer
What do College Admissions Look For
Answered by Penny Redlin on 05/23/2022
College admissions look for a number of things such as good grades, a challenging curriculum and test scores. This will determine your academic fit. In addition, your essays will help convey your cultural and community fit within the campus. Read Entire Answer
How Do I Write a College Admissions Essay
Answered by Penny Redlin on 05/23/2022
Writing a college admission essay is your way to show college admissions officers that you can write well, but more important than that, your essay is your chance to share something about yourself that isn’t identifiable through your transcripts, activities, or other test scores. Read Entire Answer
How Do I Start a College Essay
Answered by Penny Redlin on 05/23/2022
The best way to start an essay is with a brainstorming session. Consider the topic, whether the topic is you (your personal statement) or an essay on any other topic that was prompted in the application. Write down your thoughts freely, structure is not important, getting all your thoughts down is what matters most. Read Entire Answer
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Choosing a major is a very personal decision. That said, think about the following and if any one area of study falls within these criteria you might want to consider it as a major. Your major could be a field: that which you can get paid for, that which you are good at, that which you love to do and that which the world needs. Read Entire Answer
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