Who are admissions officers? Gatekeeper? Resources? Representatives? At the core of it, admissions officers are people—human beings who have preferences and individual interests and happen to work in their institution’s admissions office. Just like you, they’re people with individual interests...
How you spend your time outside of class is very important to colleges. Spending time doing what you love is a great way to explore your interests, gain valuable experience, and help others in need. But how do colleges view...
The college admissions process can seem like a race to the top. High school students seem to be thrown into this “race” mentality earlier and earlier, feeling pressure from their peers, parents, and schools to “prepare for college” before they...
Applying to college can be full of surprises, including some statistics about the process. Below we share some of the more surprising numbers regarding admission processes from schools around the country. 2,637 The top universities in the United States often...
With ten campuses and a study body of nearly 300,000, the University of California (UC) system is an attractive option for many students, not only in California but throughout the rest of the country and the world. However, the UCs...
It is a great feeling once your essays and applications; you’ve heard back from colleges, and are finally able to make your decision and send in your deposit! However, once the university sweatshirt has arrived and you’ve had a chance...
When students are looking for what they want in college, they think about academic opportunities, location, school spirit, and so many more factors. But what about what students need? In many cases, a top priority need is support systems. For...
Many colleges and universities ask applicants to choose their course of study, or major, in their applications. Not all students choose to apply by major. Applying “undecided” is perfectly reasonable if you are uncertain about what you want to study....
Writing a personal statement can be a difficult task for students. Used to writing analytical essays for their classes, students struggle with confronting a new genre, especially when the stakes are so high. The personal statement—or Common App essay—is a...