category: college admissions
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7 things to consider before starting freshman year
the start of freshman year is right around the corner. grad party season is slowly fading out into that strange transitional period where summer days are punctuated with trips to target. phrases like “thread count” and “shower caddy” are probably working their way into your daily conversations. but before you load up your car and…
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junior year: making that college list
enjoy this new post from one of magoosh’s high school bloggers! i want a shirt that says “2nd semester junior year.” i then want to burn that shirt. if you are in my situation, then you are either: 1) shredding all your used ap books, 2) sobbing uncontrollably as finals creep around the corner,…
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5 college admission essay mistakes to avoid
are you committing any of these college essay sins? our friends at university language services are here to make sure you know what not to do when writing your college essays. enjoy! most students can agree that the college admission essay is one of the more stressful aspects of the college application process. it’s the…
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don’t wait to get off of a college waitlist: 10 proactive tips
it’s that time of year: millions of high school seniors all over the globe have had their fates decided by the all-powerful college admissions committees. if fate has assigned you to a waitlist at your dream school, don’t sink to the ground in dramatic despair! instead, read this list of 10 actions you can take…
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is going away to college right for you? three questions to consider before you select your school
hey guys, the study mode team is back again! here to give you some crucial food for thought as you make one of the biggest decisions in your life: where to go to college. if you’re fortunate enough to have multiple acceptance letters – congrats! it’s great to know you’re in demand. but it can…
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us college admissions tips for international students
today, our friends at university language services are here with tips for studying abroad in the united states. check them out! becoming an international student in the us can be a daunting process. so, you’ll probably be relieved to hear that many us colleges are thrilled when international applicants express an interest in attending their…
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flaws make you real
many college admissions committees ask you to write about your flaws. you may think this is a trap, but it’s actually a stealthy method of asking you to evaluate your personal growth. accepted is here with more on how to handle this tricky essay question. a speaker recently told a story about traveling in asia…
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admissions tips from university of vermont
if you’re applying to college, you probably have a lot of questions about the whole process: what should my test scores look like? are my extracurriculars good enough? will i fit in at that school? finding answers to questions like these can become overwhelming really quickly, so we thought we’d help simplify things by going…
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admissions officers are people too
do you ever wonder who looks at your college application after you click “submit”? as it turns out, admissions officers aren’t as mysterious as you might think. today, our friends at applykit.com offer you a look inside a college adcom. enjoy! looking inside the closed doors of a college admissions committee. the college application process…
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scholarship warning signs
did you know that you can earn a legitimate scholarship for being left-handed, drinking tea, or wearing a duct tape dress to prom? with so many different scholarship options available, it can be difficult to differentiate the funny ones from the scams. luckily, our friends at scholarshipexperts.com are here with some helpful tips. spring is…