We spend a lot of time writing about how to apply and get in to college. So if you’re a senior trying to figure out how write your essays, how to fill out your applications, or even now to have a great interview, chances are, we’ve already written something about it here.
To save you the trouble of searching our blog, here are ten of our best past blog entries for seniors. Enjoy, and best of luck on your applications.
1. Five Things Seniors Should Never Do When Applying to College
Tips to help you make sure you don’t
unintentionally annoy admissions officers
3. Five Things Seniors Can Still Do To Help Them Get Into College
4. College Essay Dos and Don’ts
5. How to Ruin Your College Application
Sharing some advice from Jay Mathews at the Washington Post
6. Why Parents and College Essays Don’t Mix
7. Five Things Every College Wants You to Be
And even if you’re a senior, it’s not too late to be them.
8. Inside the Admissions Office
A reminder that admissions officers are just regular people.
9. Attack of the Killer Cliches
Please oh please, think twice before you write that essay about that one time you worked on a blood drive.
10. The One Thing You Need to Know About…
College interviews, essays, getting in to college today–we’ll break them down and share the most important thing you need to know about each topic.