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College admissions? How do you shine through college admissions?/ What do you do to stand out? I am a junior.

What questions should I ask a college admissions counselor? I am meeting with a college admissions counselor tomorrow. I graduated high school about 5 years ago and am just now deciding to go back to school. I will be moving out of state for school to get away from all of my distractions. I've already decided this is the school I want to attend. What questions should I ask the admissions counselor? I don't want to go into this meeting looking like an idiot because I don't have any questions. Any thoughts?

What to wear to fashion college admissions meeting? I am applying to attend a college with a very select fashion program, and the admissions advisor asked me to come in to go over what I need in my portfolio and fill out and application form. I want to treat it like an interview and dress nicely but since its a fashions program I was thinking that I should show that I understand the fashion industry. Any suggestions on what to wear that has a happy medium?

When writing college admissions essays, is it better to be completely honest or overly brag about yourself? When writing college admissions essays, is it best to be just completely honest about yourself and who you are as a person and the difficulties you have had to face in life, or is it better to just brag about yourself and your accomplishments and make everything look good?

How should I start a letter to a college admissions director? I've been put on the wait list and I'm writing to them expressing my desire to go to the college, how it's my first choice, etc. but how should I address the admissions director? Should I use "Dear Ms. Freeman,"...? That seems so... awkward to me. What other words/phrases can I use?

Is it possible that being too creative with college admissions essays will be a disadvantage? When writing college admissions essays, is it best to be as creative in writing them as possible? Is it possible that being too creative with an essay will be a disadvantage?

What traits set you apart in the eyes of a college admissions committee? I understand that there is a large group of people with high GPAs, high SAT scores, and many volunteer hours and extracurricular activities. What sets a certain individual from this group apart from the others? How do college admissions committees decide between people from this pool of applicants?

How do you appropriately email the College Admissions office? I have to submit my College Admissions Essay.

Do you think the college admissions process is unfair? Do you think that students from disadvantaged households have a tough time with the college admissions process? It seems like all of the elite schools only take well-to-do students. But those schools SUCK. I came from a disadvantaged family and I ended up in a terrible penn state branch campus.

What Kind of Major Do I Need to Be A College Admissions Councelor? I'm looking at being a college admissions councelor. What major do I need?

Is it a bad idea to tell a personal story or explain a weakness you overcame in a college admissions essay? Is it a bad idea to explain how you overcame a weakness in a college admissions essay or is it only good to explain only your strong points and achievements? Does everything have to be positive?

how important are community services to college admissions? I'm looking for a most selective college. I know that community service plays a big part in college admissions. I was wondering how much of that I should have in order to have colleges think highly of me. Right now, I don't really have time for community services because of a lot of challenging classes and some extra curiculars. But I'm thinking about getting a summer job or something and donate blood at the blood drive when I get the chance.

Do college admissions look at the caliber of the high school you are coming from, or is that just a myth? I've always wondered whether college admissions actually look at what caliber high school someone is applying from? Because, not all public high schools are the same, and some are way harder to do well in than others, and I was just wondering if colleges actually take that into account when people apply.

Where can I find a directory of College Admissions officers? We are looking for a print or online directory of US College Admissions officers Ideally this directory would have names, school names and e-mail or web addresses. Thanks for any help you may have with this..

How much of a difference will an AP class senior year make in college admissions? im not looking to get into any selective college. i live near clevleand, and im thinking like akron, cincinatti, or kent state. cumulative gpa is like 2.6 right now, (3.4 junior year). Im in one AP class this year, and one or 2 next year. I'll proabaly get pretty good SAT and ACT scores(like 26 ACT and 1220 SAT reading/math). how much of a difference will it make in colleges admissions if i take 1 compered to 2 AP classes next year? just out of curiosity, what aobut more selective colleges? would i even have a chance at like ohio state

what is a good quote to use in a college admissions essay? im writing my essay and i wanna do an essay on a quote and how it relates to me and things in my life. what would be really good motivational type quotes or anything i could use in a college admissions essay?

can i schedule a personal interview with someone from college admissions? can i have a personal interview with a person that is in charge of college admissions for the university of maryland or johns hopkins? i want to better explain my situation and my one bad year of grades. is this possible?

Is College Admissions Assistance workshop a legitimate workshop? i reacently got a letter in the mail from College Admissions Assistance telling me to go to their "free" seminar so is it ok?

can a college admissions office edit a submitted application? i sent in a college application, and had my mother edit it. she put down spring 2009 when the correct term should be fall 2009. can the admissions office edit that small mistake out?

Do college board of admissions actually look at your AP exam scores as a factor? Or do college admissions care more about the letter grade you received in the AP class over your AP exam score. I know my school's AP classes are much harder than some other states and was wondering if I'm at a disadvantage by getting lower grades than other kids from other states. What would be better, getting a higher grade in the AP class and a lower grade on the actual AP exam, or a low grade in the actual AP class but a high grade on the AP Exam itself.

can i schedule a person interview with college admissions? can i schedule a personal interview with someone from the university of maryland for college admissions? im currently a junior and i want to explain my situation better.

What should i write for my college admissions essay? I am applying to one of those colleges that lets you write about anything you would like for your admissions essays. does anyone have any subject ideas that i could use? this is the only part im struggling with. i just dont know where to begin im used to ppl telling me what to write about...any ideas are appreciated!

Does being a Junior Firefighter increase your chances of College Admissions? The two colleges that I am most concerned with getting into are Cornell University and the Cooper Union. I have a modest 3.4 unweighted GPA and a combined SAT score of 1910 w/ a 680 in math, a 650 in Reading and a 580 in Writing. Would being a Junior Firefighter make me stand out to admissions personnel?

Do foster children have a leg up in the way of college admissions? I am wondering if I should go through with the legal process of becoming someone's foster child in order to benefit my admissions process to top colleges (Amherst, Dartmouth, Brown, UC Berkeley). I am in a situation where it is feasible- don't live with any relatives, but I want to go with the decision that's best for admissions. 17 at the time of college admissions, so it would be a definite valid factor in the entire process.

Is it okay to use contractions in a letter to a college admissions officer? I know usually you should never use contractions in any formal writing, but I think it would seem a little less robotic and more humanizing if I let up a little bit on that. Like for example, here's my first sentence: "I'd like to start off by thanking you for considering me as a potential candidate for admission for the upcoming fall semester." Will it be acceptable to use a few contractions here and there? Am I worrying way too much about this? If I am it's just because I really, really want to get into this college. Being on the wait list is killing me!

College admissions office closing on holidays? During the winter holiday, will college admissions office receive any information sent to them? Will the information be considered on time?

Tell me what you think of my college admissions essay? I really don't want to let my friends read my college admissions essay since we're applying to schools in Texas which all ask the same exact essay questions, and I don't want them to get ideas from me. So is there anyone out there who is pretty good at English and can help me fix grammatical errors, tell me what they think of the flow of my paper, what to add/change (if anything), etc? Please leave your email address, thank you! Please leave your email address and i'll email you it, thanks

Do college admissions officers monitor this site? I pasted my introduction to a college essay and ask for criticism on it. Two people said this was unethical and that they have heard that admissions officers monitor this site, and if they were to see that question, they would automatically rule me out for admission because I asked for help. Is this true?

Are medical school admissions similar to college admissions? or are college admissions more focused on extracurriculars/activities (i.e. clubs, music, sports, etc.) and med school admissions more focused on grades, test scores, research, and community service in the healthcare field?

Any tips on writing a good college admissions essay? Any advice or websites would be greatly appreciated. I'm applying at a few colleges as a pharmacy major this summer and am at a loss for what admission boards are really looking for. Thanks in advanced.

College Admissions Resume: Do I need to emphasize my education or my career? I'm 22, and am applying for transfer as a Junior into a new University. I'm currently attending community college for now. The application asks for a resume. My current resume is formatted for a potential employer, but...should I change it to emphasize my education instead? Resumes confuse the heck out of me. I've never done an admissions resume before!

Is it true that college Admissions recognizes Athletics as a Major Extra-Curricular? I have been a student athelete my entire High School Career (and Even Before) I play Club Basket ball and Volleyball as well as Varsity Volleyball and Basketball at my School. My Problem is that sports take up ALOT of my time, so I dont have any other Extra- curricular activities. Does The College Admissions Recognize sports as a "good" extra-curricular?

How to ask the College Admissions office for a college application? I want to request an application from a college office but know what to say.

How do you write an amazing college admissions essay? The essays are the hardest part of the application for me. I just get really stressed out about it. I need some tips about how to make a college interested in me in around 700 words. I just want to see if anyone has any tips or experience in writing these essays to share with me.

Can I put what ever ethnicity I want on my college admissions application? Instead of saying white, would I have a better chance of getting in if i chose Native American? Does admissions actually look into this?

How long should a college admissions essay be? I'm entering my senior year of high school, and I'm trying to figure out how long my admissions essay(s) should be. Is there a limit? Quinnipiac University says they have a 250 word limit, but that seems VERY short. Anyone with experience?

Are college admissions offices still open even though classes are done? My application is under review by Texas A&M, and I know I will be accepted because of automatic admissions. I guess I'm just impatient because this will symbolize the begining of the end of high school.

What are some tips for writing a college admissions essay? I have to write s statement of purpose for a college application and I have no idea where to start. Any tips?

What are the important dates in the college admissions process? 1) What is usually the deadline for early applications? 2) What is usually the deadline for regular applications? 3) When do you find out if you were accepted/rejected/deferred for early action? 4) When do you get your acceptance/rejection letter in the spring? I understand it is slightly different for different colleges, but I am looking for the average timing. For instance, do you find out about early action before or after Thanksgiving? Before or after the regular applications are due? Do people get their letters in the spring before or after spring break?

when typing my college admissions essay, does it have to be single or double spaced? I finished writing my college admissions essay and i was wondering when i type it should i make it single or double spaced? thank you =] thank you guys so much. :D

Does race really effect the college admissions process? I am just wondering because I am an African-American, and I want to know and understand the advantages/dissadvantages of applying to college as a minority. What colleges have been known to lower their standards for students of color?

How do I go about setting up an interview with college admissions? Do I call the admissions office myself or should I ask my guidance counselor to help set up the interview. They aren't required but I think it might raise my chances of being accepted

What impact is my D in AP Calculus going to have on college admissions? I'm a senior and my unweighted GPA is around 3.6. I plan on majoring in film and have applied to USC, NYU, and Boston University. USC has sent me a letter stating that they would like to see my senior grades before accepting me. I did get that D and I'm worried. I'm taking a Calculus community college class right now and I was wondering what my chances are for these universities. Be as honest as possible. If you would like more information about me, please contact me.

Will getting a F in community college affect regular college admissions? During my junior year summer, I took a course at a community college to try and boost my resume for college. I put that I took the course on my college apps, but turns out I got an F in the class. I applied to top schools such as Columbia and MIT. Will this F affect my chances? My regular high school grades are good, A's and a few B's and a GPA of 3.8. If I try to get the grade taken off the record will it also have an affect? I am really worried, please help.

How do Suspensions in High School affect College Admissions? I was suspended twice in the past two years, once for a really ridiculous reason involving someone interpreting a joke the wrong way, and the other time was due to myself using "innapropriate" language. How is this going to affect my chances of getting into a good college?

For college admissions essays, should I have a thesis? For college admissions essays, should I have a thesis for my personal statement or should it just be a narrative type essay? Thanks in advance!

What should I cover on a college admissions essay regarding Goals? This is to apply for MBA graduate college.

How do I let my personality show through on college admissions? I am very outgoing, funny, enjoyable to be around, and I love life. I want to attend Knox college, as they encourage individuals, but am not sure how to let my personality shine through. An application just seems so boring, factual, and impersonal. How do I get that across?

should race be a criteria for college admissions? many colleges use race as a criteria for admissions. do you think that this should be so?

Which science course would benefit me the most for college admissions and prep for college? I'm a little confused. Freshman year I took Earth and Space, then Honors Biology soph year, followed by Honors Chemistry Jr year. My main concern is getting into the best possible college (I take mainly honors courses and one AP) and I excelled at chemistry the most of all three I have taken. I was thinking of AP Chemistry and earning college credits early but my father thinks it may be beneficial to take honors (not AP) physics next year instead, because I will need to know some physics for college. I still need to take 2 SAT II's also. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Does volunteer work really matter in college admissions? I'm a volunteer in a shelter for battered women and children and I'm wondering if it'll actually help my application. I also volunteer at an elementary school as a teacher's aide. Note: Just because it matters to me, even though I don't know you all, I do it because I want to, not for college boosts- I think that's lame. Still, I'm wondering though.

How much of a difference will an AP class senior year make in college admissions? (again)? im not looking to get into any selective college. i live near clevleand, and im thinking like akron, cincinatti, or kent state. cumulative gpa is like 2.6 right now, (3.4 junior year). Im in one AP class this year, and one or 2 next year. I'll proabaly get pretty good SAT and ACT scores(like 26 ACT and 1220 SAT reading/math). how much of a difference will it make in colleges admissions if i take 1 compered to 2 AP classes next year? I asked thie same thing earlier, but i have schedualing tomarow and im torn. I dont want my senior year to be too hard AP government and AP stats

In my college admissions essay is it a good idea to make it very clear that I will attend if I get admitted? In the admissions essay that I write for my first choice university (it is very selective) is it a good idea to make it clear that I will definitely attend if admitted? If not in the essay then in what other way could I make it clear that the school is my top choice?

How much do college admissions cost a college? Basically, what is the average cost for a college to review all applications and associated costs

When are college admissions returning to sanity? Was this the last year of the offspring of the Baby Boomers app to college? Link, please

HOw to determine if you got money with your college admissions? How do people know like they got a full ride to college or got lots of money?

what is a good topic to write for a college admissions essay? i have to write an essat for college and i dont know what to write about. There's no specific topic. Also how would i start it?

What are good ways to prepare for ivy league college admissions? (particularly Princeton)? My daughter (who's currently only in eighth grade) has dreamed of going to Princeton since she was 3. She's highly motivated, she gets straight As, and shes going to enter an all-girls private high-school next year. She wants to start preparing for Princeton admissions. Is she too young? If not what are some things she can do to prepare?

Does being a emancipated minor help with college admissions? I could become emancipated, but want to know if it will benefit me in the admissions process. I'm applying to many top universities (Dartmouth, Amherst, Brown, UC Berkeley etc.) and wonder being emancipated if that would help me in any way.