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September 15, 2016 In PA College Prep By paprep

How to Wow College Admissions Officers

New survey reveals the 10 things they consider most important in judging students' applications. In its annual survey of college counselors, the National Association for College Admission Counseling reports that colleges accepted 65.8% of freshman applicants for the fall 2014 semester (the most recent data available)....

September 15, 2016 In PA College Prep By paprep

Turn a Bad Experience Into a Winning College Admissions Essay

When writing a college admissions essay, your natural tendency may be to emphasize your victories while also downplaying your less successful moments. However, by masking your failures, you sacrifice a powerful opportunity to distinguish yourself from other applicants. After all, academic all-stars, former club leaders and...

May 5, 2016 In PA College Prep By paprep

MALIA OBAMA’S GAP YEAR: A FAD NOT JUST FOR PRESIDENTS’ KIDS

The White House announced on Sunday that Malia Obama will attend Harvard University—but not starting this fall—and instead will take a gap year, a practice gaining momentum in the United States in recent years. In its announcement, the White House said the president’s older daughter will...

April 18, 2016 In PA College Prep By paprep

UC Common App Essay Questions for the 2016-2017 Application

Is your student applying for college this 2016-2017 school year? It's time to start thinking about what they should write about. Remember: the earlier they start, the more time they will have to think back on their past significant experiences and thus write more meaningful...

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How to Wow College Admissions Officers

Turn a Bad Experience Into a Winning College Admissions Essay

MALIA OBAMA’S GAP YEAR: A FAD NOT JUST FOR PRESIDENTS’ KIDS

UC Common App Essay Questions for the 2016-2017 Application

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