As seniors wrap up their applications this month, younger students – freshmen, sophomores, and juniors – should look to the future and ask themselves a few questions: What will college admissions officers think about my application? How will I be viewed in their eyes? College admissions is a holistic process. When evaluating your application, admissions … Continue reading Get active in high school!

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A high school senior, whom we recently met at a college fair, told us that he was taking the SAT on Saturday, December 4. “Why so late in your senior year? Is this your first time taking it?” we asked. “No, I took it already, but I want to see if I can improve my … Continue reading Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3

The hype this time of year seems to center around high school seniors – and why wouldn’t it? Some seniors have already submitted their applications – and some have even heard back from colleges. Others wait… and wait… and wait… until mid-December, for early decision and early action responses, and others wait even longer, and … Continue reading Why planning early for college leads to success

As college fairs continue throughout the fall and into next spring, here are six tips from EqualApp’s admissions experts about making the most of them: • Get ready to talk! Admissions officers and college reps want to know about you – your year in school and which high school you attend, if you have visited … Continue reading Six tips for making the most of college fairs