Demonstrated Interest: A Brief and Practical How-To Guide
What is Demonstrated Interest?Simply put, demonstrated interest is something that many colleges and universities use to track a) how much you (prospective student) like their school and, more importantly b) how likely you are to enroll if the school admits you. Why do schools want…
How to Make the Most of a College Fair Experience
How do you check the demonstrated interest box and generate great material for your “Why us?” 2. Prepare 3-5 interesting, specific questions for the college reps.Why do this? Because specific, interesting, questions will lead to more specific, interesting conversations, and the rep is more likely…
College Interview Tips and Strategies – The Ultimate Guide
Hat tip (again) to Monica for this section! First, let’s talk about what doesn’t work very well. Avoid Flattery: “I want to go to X University because of its reputation in the business community.” Why? It’s uninspired. Don’t waste this precious opportunity telling the school…
How to Write a Resume for Colleges Using Your Common App + Examples
Here’s how to translate each section: EDUCATION This is the simplest part. No need for fancy footwork–just plug in information. Your resume could look like this: Education High School Name, City, STATE (start year – end year) …
160+ College Interview Questions from Top Universities: the Ultimate List
Ideally, your interview will glean insights about the following qualities of the applicant: intellectual curiosity, openness to ideas, and concern for others General Interview Questions Reflect either on something that doesn’t come as naturally (i.e. English class for the STEM kid) or a particularly difficult…
35+ Best College Essay Tips from College Application Experts
The following essay, written by a former student, is so good that it illustrates at least five essential tips of good essay writing. It’s also one way to turn the objects exercise into an essay. Note how the writer incorporates a wide range of details…
30 Ways to Center Equity And Justice Today
Marie and I uncovered 30 ways that you can increase your participation in equity and justice in the world of college admissions and beyond. Whether you’re a parent, student, counselor, or admissions rep, you will find tips in here for you. Let’s begin. Consider not…
College Application & Admissions Timeline (AKA What Should I be Doing Right Now?)
This college admissions timeline tells you what tasks to prioritize each year of high school in order to prepare for college. Inside, you’ll find tons of resources for finding out how long the admissions process takes, when you should begin preparing (hint hint, now), and…
How to Apply to College: A Step-by-Step Guide
At the most basic level, there are two types of essays you’ll be writing for college applications: your personal statement and your supplemental essays. The personal statement is the big, 650-word essay you send to many of the schools you apply to, while the supplementals…
What to Do When Your College Application is Deferred
If you’ve received a rejection or deferral letter from your EA/ED schools, there’s a good chance you’re a little bummed. I get it; it’s tough news. So what should you do if you’ve been deferred? Here’s a step-by-step guide to make sure you’re doing the…