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Category Archives: College Visits and Interviews
Stay Organized During The College Application Process
“Back to School” ads, posters and reminders are appearing just about everywhere. The college application process begins to move at lightening speed with the launch of the Common and Universal Applications. Some colleges have already released their supplements. Rising high … Continue reading
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A Fun and Productive Summer
Although many decisions are made during senior year, it is best to begin the college process early. Do enjoy some down time this summer but remain productive, active and interested…read, exercise, visit campuses while traveling, keep a journal, develop a … Continue reading
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Questions To Ask Colleges Once You’re Accepted
Many of you may have conducted campus visits prior to being accepted and may have participated in campus tours and spent some time on campus. Now that you are accepted students you may choose to visit again or for the … Continue reading
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A Q & A On Everything College
What are some dos and don’ts for the admissions essay? A Few Starter Suggestions For Your College Essays Brainstorm possible topics and discuss ideas. Slice of life stories can be very appealing and just as noteworthy. Listen to suggestions and … Continue reading
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Oxford University Interview Questions: The Examples
Times OnlineOctober 8, 2009 Subject: GeographyInterviewer: Lorraine Wild, St Hilda’s CollegeQ: If I were to visit the area where you live, what would I be interested in?Lorraine Wild: ‘The question gives candidates an opportunity to apply concepts from their A … Continue reading
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College Road Trip – Summer ’09
August 2009 I just returned from a whirlwind trip to the northeast visiting 15 colleges and meeting with admissions directors. Whether I sat in offices at Barnard or Columbia, Sarah Lawrence, Vassar, NYU or Wagner, much of the conversation circulated … Continue reading
Quintessential Questions: Wake Forest’s Admission Director Gives Insight into the Interview Process
August 18, 2009 During the winter months in the Admissions Office, Fridays are dedicated to “Committee.” We gather with stacks of applications, discuss them, argue about them, eat lunch over them, plead for them, and then eventually vote as to … Continue reading
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HOW TO ~ Visiting Campuses
Here are some things to look out for while you tour different colleges. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the many buildings, programs and informational tours. A preplanned checklist of what you want to see is a good idea. Here … Continue reading