Two Things That Can Set You Apart When Applying To College!
College application season is upon us! The fact is that the more selective the school, the more likely you are to meet all of the requirements and STILL be denied. So you may be wondering: how can I set myself apart from everyone else?
I have interviewed dozens of college admissions reps from schools all over, and their recommendations allow us to better help YOUR child gain admission to their first choice school.
Essays make a difference!
To provide the best opportunities, we encourage students to send their essay to ALL schools— even those that do not require an essay.
Providing an essay shows that you are willing to do extra work and adds insight to who you are as a person.
However, there are definitely some things that you should NOT write about— including your sports career, or your involvement in a volunteer activity that is already listed in the activities section of the CommonApp.
Why no sports essay?
The goal of an essay is...
Why Do Some Students Get Scholarships And Others Don't?
Let's talk about scholarships!
I had a woman reach out to me. Her son had a 4.3 GPA. He had all of the extracurriculars, the volunteer work, foreign language, and yet he didn't receive a single scholarship and they were perplexed. They thought that they did everything right— so where was their scholarship money?
Why do some kids get scholarships and others don't? Sometimes it comes down to the school.
If money is a factor when going through the college selection process and planning your child's future, as it is for most families, figuring out what schools to apply for ahead of time is crucial. The types of school that your child applies to can determine how much money they are awarded. There are some schools that are very generous with the money they award, and there are others that are not.
Often, really elite and selective schools aren't that generous because they have a waiting list. They don't need to incentivize students to attend— if you don't want to take that...
