The Common Application has just announced that the essay questions for the 2012-2013 application will be the same as this past year. This is good news, because you can start thinking about what you want to write for these essays any time from now on. A. SHORT ANSWER: Please briefly elaborate on one of your [...]
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 [...]
For some of you, all of the college applications are done and gone. Yippee! For others, there are a few left to do. What a wonderful feeling that is! Besides letting one college know that “they are the one” before May 1, here are some things to do. Students with Early Decision acceptances need to say [...]
I just received word from the Common Application folks that an additional 48 colleges have joined them for 2011-2012 application. Most surprising is that the University of Southern California has finally joined in, as well as the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The Common App organization has also made a few changes on their [...]
11/30/10 NEWSFLASH FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Her are some last minute reminders about the UC application: 1. November 30: The filing period for applications for fall 2010 ends tonight at 11:59 pm. Applicants who have started an application by the time will have until 11:59 pm to submit. + Right after you submit your [...]
Just so you know and to help you think ahead, I just received news from the UCs that the following UC campuses are guaranteeing acceptance to ELC students for 2010. (Each year this list changes.) Davis Irvine (but does not apply to Dance, Music, Nursing, Business Administration, Business Economics, all majors in Engineering and Computer [...]
This week, the home page of www.admissionpossible.com is about How to Write a Good College Application Essay. I also offer the “Top 5 Tips for a Successful 2010 College Admissions Experience” (located in the Deadlines and Tips box). This morning I was on Fox 5 News talking about those 5 tips. If you are interested, [...]
If you are applying EA, REA or ED to a college, not only do you need to meet the 11/1 or 11/15 deadline for getting your application in; but if you are applying for financial aid, you must also get the CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form in by the same date. Colleges also often ask [...]
For over 20 years, I’ve counseled thousands of students as they’ve entered the realm of the college admission process. I have learned a lot and this website is my way of sharing with you all I know. It can seem overwhelming: the deadlines, tests, essays, letters of recommendation, so I’ve designed this website to make [...]
adMISSION POSSIBLE September-December To Do List SEPTEMBER Calendar • Taking into consideration your schoolwork, sports and activities, block out time each week from now until December to work on applications • Note application due dates on your calendar so that you can work out a schedule to complete them on time Applications • Gather applications [...]