"I got into Cornell off the wait list. A lot of people were like, "Oh, you just got into Cornell because your dad donated a building." No. Okay. I got into Cornell because I'm smart. I'm smart enough to have a dad who donates buildings to things." Andrew Bernard of "The Office" It would appear […]
Read More >Advice for applicants to Saint Mary’s College of California
The internet and tools like the Common Application have allowed many students to apply to colleges somewhat indiscriminately, firing off applications without being able to give a cogent reason for why they're applying to each particular school. That actually gives you a huge opportunity at smaller colleges like Saint Mary's College of California who reward the […]
Read More >For potential Wolverines: Advice University of Michigan applicants
It's not easy to be personal when you get 24,000 applications to review. But that's what University of Michigan does. Applicants have to write multiple essays. You've got to get letters of recommendation. You've got to compose a profane song about why Michigan will beat the snot out of Ohio State next year (yeah, I […]
Read More >Hokie Hopefuls: Advice for Virginia Tech applicants
Virginia Tech is a large public school (21,000 undergrads) that receives over 17,000 applications for admission. And the admissions portion of the web site makes it clear what they focus on most. "Admissions directors use a holistic approach throughout the application review process. Many factors are considered, the most important being strength of schedule, high […]
Read More >Essay advice for Bucknell applicants
A college doesn't necessarily need to require a novel's worth of essays to evaluate and better understand their applicants. Take Bucknell University, for example. Bucknell applicants will likely be pleasantly surprised to find that Bucknell’s Common Application supplement contains just one additional required essay and a second that's optional. But if you make the most […]
Read More >So you want to be a horned frog? Here’s some advice for TCU applicants
Applying to TCU (Texas Christian University)? Good for you. TCU is one of those little colleges that we just can't help but love. We think so highly of them we even featured them in one of our college spotlights. We love their energy, how much our Collegewise students turned TCU horned frogs seem to love […]
Read More >Advice for University of Washington Hopefuls
While grades and test scores are important, the University of Washington makes it clear to applicants that UW wants to get to know you and what you can contribute to their campus. Here are a few of the tips we give to our Collegewise students that can help you make the most of that opportunity. […]
Read More >Start spreadin’ the NYU (tips)
If you can make it there…well, you know the saying about New York City. If you're hoping to call the Big Apple home and attend NYU (New York University) during your college years, here are a few tips to help you get there. 1. Be sure to read the "Application Do's and Don'ts Guide" on […]
Read More >For potential Cavaliers–advice for University of Virginia applicants
UVA (University of Virginia) is one of those selective public schools that often behaves like a private college. Their application is a good example of this. You've got several essays to write that range from describing your academic interests to just being playful and helping them get to know you better. It’s a good opportunity […]
Read More >Guidance for Bryn Mawr applicants
Some colleges try to be all things to all people, promising that no matter what you envision for your college experience, they’re large enough to offer it to you. Bryn Mawr College is most certainly not one of those places, which is one of the reasons why I like it so much. It takes a […]
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