Should you write about your COVID-19 or Quarantine experience? What about political or social issues? Read our guide on how NOT to write your 2020 college application essays.
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For the class of 2021, the application process will be different from anything we’ve seen before, which is why we created this helpful infographic showing you how the timeline for juniors is different this year than in previous years.
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Juniors, if this were a normal year, you’d be headed out on college tours this spring. So what are your options now that your campuses are closed?
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As it’s going to affect every other aspect of your life, Coronavirus is going to affect your admissions journey. It might not be for the worse, though, and using your time wisely now may position you well once we come out the other side. Universities are planning for the summer and fall despite all the uncertainty, and you can be in a position to be one of the students they need to get back on track. Here’s what you should know as a high school junior.
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It's an uncertain time for everyone, which is why we want to help answer some questions you may have about your college admissions and applications, campus visits, and test prep. Here’s what you should know as a high school senior.
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For college applicants, it’s the most wonderful, terrible time of the year. Michael Winerip, a Harvard alum who conducts interviews with applicants, just published an article in the New York Times outlining the merits of candidates he’s met who got rejected. One “reject” had a 1560 SAT, conducted cancer research in the summer, and played two instruments in three orchestras. Other candidates had similar qualifications with similar outcomes.
Read MoreFor a college-bound junior, this means the full-court press: forming the college list, taking and retaking standardized tests, feeling around for recommenders, and beginning your college visits. It feels like a lot (and it is), but you’ll be busier now than you will be a year from now when all your applications are in and you may have even gotten most of your decisions back. For now, let’s look at building a college list.
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