IN GENERAL Because a number of colleges ask for a writing sample as a part of their applications, save some of your best English, history, and other papers from this year. Every once in awhile stop by to say hello to your high school counselor. You want to make sure that this person knows who [...]
FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND THEIR PARENTS: According to National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) members, here are some useful resources re summer programs for high school students: ENRICHMENT ALLEY http://enrichmentalley.com/ TEEN INK http://www.teenink.com/Summer/ PORTER SARGENT’S GUIDE TO SUMMER CAMPS AND SUMMER SCHOOLS http://www.wintergreenorchardhouse.com/Porter_Sargent.html#SummerCamps DO SOMETHING http://www.dosomething.org/ ID TECH CAMPS http://www.internaldrive.com/ SUMMER OMNIBUS http://www.internationalcounselor.org/summer2/Summer_Omnibus/Omnibus.html SUMMER [...]
July 27, 2010 Having spoken to dozens of college admissions officers over the years, I have come to the conclusion that after looking at thousands of applications, even outstanding applicants begin to look alike to them. Particularly at highly selective colleges, admissions officers routinely look to stellar test scores and impressive GPA’s. It goes without [...]
May 4, 2010 Most graduating seniors see the summer before they go off to college as their last chance to be free and easy. Sure, many high school grads get part- or full-time jobs to help pay for their college expenses, but there’s usually plenty of time to hang out, party with friends, and have [...]