category: college admissions
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top computer science programs for women
despite massive growth in computer science employment opportunities over the past decade, women are still highly underrepresented.
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use the 3 cs to improve your writing (and writing scores!)
this post was written by our friends at scribendi. if you’re here, you’re probably looking to improve your writing. whether you’re crafting an admissions essay or preparing for a standardized test, such as the writing section of the act, improving your writing is a very worthy goal. even if you’ve already studied all the necessary…
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how to demonstrate passion in your essays
what do you think of when you hear the word passion? definitely not an accountant. but adcoms are looking for passion in their applicants. so how are you, a computer expert, a bio major, or even an accountant, going to create an essay that demonstrates the passion they’re looking for? when you think “passion,”…
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how to strategize your common app activities list
this post was written by our friends at ingenius prep. the common app activities list is your opportunity to provide an admissions officer with a “snapshot” of who you are as an applicant. it’s one of the best ways that you can set yourself apart from the rest of the applicant pool, and show why…
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how to prepare for the college application journey
from our friends at wow writing workshop. originally posted on the wow writing workshop blog. this time of year, every year, many moms and dads with high school juniors (and even sophomores!) start to get nervous. seniors are either done, or at the end of the college admissions process; some have been admitted to…
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8 tips for surviving the college application process
applying to college can be a source of stress for many families…here are a few tips to make the process more bearable. 1. start early keep early in perspective; we’re not talking preschool here. freshman and sophomore year you should focus on excelling academically and finding hobbies you’ll stick with. junior year you should get…
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what english language learners can do to prepare for the sat/act
hello english language learner (ell) magooshers! recently i wrote act to offer accommodations for english language learners starting in 2017! this article got me thinking a lot about ell students such as yourself. today i want to talk to ell students getting ready for the sat/act. i’ve come up with a lot of tips and…
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standardized test advice for students with ieps
standardized tests can be really tough for students with ieps. in this article, learn the tips and tricks iep students can use to succeed on any test.
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admitted students weekend: is it worth going?
colleges host an admitted students weekend for incoming freshmen every year in april so accepted students can experience campus life and be encouraged to enroll. while it may seem like a good opportunity, is it really worth it? for those accepted early to the class of 2021, congratulations! admitted students weekend should be coming…
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college interview preparation tips
college applications are in, but the application process isn’t entirely over. applicants have the opportunity to interview with college alumni as part of the application, but it isn’t required. most the time, it is dependent on location and availability, so make sure you’re regularly checking your email! here are some preparation tips if you…