College Admissions

Five Traits That Matter in College Admissions

Students have one shot to personally impress admissions officers - the essays. Here are five tips to improve your admissions essay from a former Senior Associate Director of Admission at Stanford University.

What I Wish I'd Known About Applying to College

Here's what college students wish they’d known before applying.

Preparing for Graduate School - What Should your Student be Looking for?

For some seniors, it's obvious that they want to go to graduate school e.g., if their goal is to be a college professor, then a Ph.D. is more or less necessary these days in order to get a good teaching position.  With a Master's, a student may be able to teach as an adjunct but won't get a very good salary or be considered for tenure track positions.  In addition, these days, graduate programs are taking longer and longer to churn out students with Ph.D.s, so between the time your student enters a graduate program and leaves with the qualifications necessary for teaching, ten years or more may pass.

Welcome from the President

Choosing a college is one of the most important life decisions your son or daughter will ever make. As President of Cairn University, I am delighted that Cairn is their choice because here, students Walk a Different Path.

Registration at NCCU

Online registration via Eagles Online (EOL) gives students access to a vast array of academic information that once required a telephone call or an office visit.

Applying to U of H

How to apply to U of H.

Applying to Simmons

The Simmons admission committee will review your daughter’s application to learn not only what she has accomplished, but also who she is.

LUC Admission Recommendations

Our office reviews each application individually and thoroughly.

LUC Updated SAT and ACT Policy

Loyola will not require or use the new written sections on the SAT and ACT for admission or placement.

Undergraduate Admissions at NCCU

Interested in attending NCCU? Contact the Undergraduate Admissions office to speak with an admissions counselor.

Tips for College Essays or Videos

Whether your student is creating a video or writing a traditional essay to apply to college, remind them of the following tips.

“Why This College” Application Essay Question Analysis

"Why do you want to attend this college?"

This question, like all the others, is about you. It is a continuation of the task of the main essay (and the whole application, really): to make yourself sound interesting to the admissions evaluator. The college is an academic institution, first and foremost. What they are looking for is what you want to do intellectually, and why you want to do it at their college. So, you need to research either by visiting the college or online: what kinds of courses they offer, how their curriculum is unique, whether you can do research as a student, what their professors are like, what subjects are needed for general education or core requirements, etc. Then write about how you will use their intellectual resources.

 

How to Deal with Your Student's Rejection Letter

Watching your son get turned down for prom, your daughter's puppy love tragically fizzle out or a group of friends turn on your child is nothing compared to the rejection you'll witness if his top college choice "regrets to inform you" that he's rejected admission. This spring, as your high school senior starts hearing back from schools, keep these tips in mind if rejection rears its ugly head.

Philadelphia University Admissions Process

Philadelphia University subscribes to a “rolling admissions” policy. We encourage students to apply early in the academic year prior to their desired enrollment term.

Early Decision vs. Early Action

Make sure your student understands the benefits and obligations of early decision and early action before applying.

Simmons College Admissions

Simmons admission counselors work closely with students and their families to walk them through the application process.

Admissions

In order to be admitted to New Mexico Tech, students must submit an Application for Admission and Scholarship and more.

Carnegie Mellon Admissions Process

At Carnegie Mellon, we select our freshmen class from a large group of very qualified candidates.

Widener Admissions

Widener University operates under a rolling admission policy.

Massart Admissions Process

All applicants are required to submit the following information.