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When to visit colleges— before or after acceptance?
Columnist Joan Franklin writes that demonstrated interest plays an important role in college acceptance.
Joan Franklin
Opinion
Don’t limit your options when applying for college
Students not only competing with other students from similar profiles, but also may not receive as many acceptances…
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On College | Individualized approach crucial to effective college essay
Admissions want to know that there is a high likelihood that you will attend if they accept you.
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Note to Class of 2015, use this summer wisely
What students coming off a hard junior year should do this summer.
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The basics: letters of recommendation, thank you notes
I am a junior and am unsure about how to get letters of recommendation from my teachers. How…
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The very best college may not be the right one
Yesterday, I received an email from a parent that really forced me to examine my own beliefs about…
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Improve your odds for college acceptance
While some colleges have actually had a drop in applicants this past year, the landscape remains very competitive,…
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On College: What to do if you are deferred from school of choice
Students can advocate for themselves if they are deferred from their top-choice school.
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Can’t visit campus? Then take initiative to reach out instead | College
Question: How do I show a school that I am interested if I cannot visit?
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Use summer to prepare for college applications | On College column
Though it is a much needed opportunity to catch-up on relaxation that is so hard to come by…
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Managing stress, expectations key to student mental health | On College
It will be crucial for all of us to refocus on making the most of those fleeting last…
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Hedge your bets | On College
'How many schools should I apply to?' I am asked this question daily by students who have been…
Life
College ‘Common Application’ making changes for the better
Changes to be rolled out on Aug. 1 will affect current juniors.