Colleges consider many different factors when they decide who to accept from thousands of potential applicants. Besides standardized tests, GPA, extracurricular activities and personal essays, one thing that is constantly overlooked is legacy. In fact, many of you have probably never heard of this term if you didn’t grow up in the U.S. or Canada. We will talk about what legacy means and how it may affect your chances of getting into colleges.
Category: College Admissions
Understanding the UC (University of California) Schools System
Schools in the University of California (UC) system have always been some of the most popular college choices for high schoolers all over the world. The UC’s also include many prestigious institutions on the annual US News rankings, and are widely regarded as the best public school system in the nation. This post is an overview of the UC system and serves as a directory for those who are interested in applying to any of the UC schools.
30 Most Popular Schools That Do Not Require Application Essays (US News Top 200)
One thing that keeps high schoolers from applying to multiple schools is college essay. Besides Common App or Coalition prompts, most schools will have their individual supplements where you must answer short questions or even write long essays in response to their prompts. We’ve compiled a list of schools that are popular among recent applicants. These schools do not require additional essays and generally have a good reputation and/or are ranked high in multiple published rankings.
How to Choose a College
Choosing colleges could seem like an intimidating process until you actually begin. The process is basically twofold and can be simplified into two essential questions.
4 Early College Planning Steps (for 9th and 10th graders)
If you’re currently an underclassman, meaning a 9th and 10th grader, it’s certainly not too early to think about college. Whether you have thought about college or not, there is nothing wrong with starting early. Essentially, everything you do now in high school is to prepare yourself for the next four years. We have a few suggestions for you and would like to get you started on college planning today.
