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Family and friends will often speak of legacy as a golden ticket, implying that because one's mother or father attended a particular university, admission for the son/daughter is all but guaranteed. The truth is actually more bronze than gold...
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Far too often students and parents are lead to believe that the best school is the highest ranking/most selective school. Unfortunately, this outlook often results in students finding themselves in schools which are truly not ideally suited to their needs.
Students are not alone when experiencing anxiety throughout the admission process. In fact, many admissions officers believe parents now carry a great deal of the burden...and most of it is completely unnecessary.
Choosing whether to apply early action, early decision, or to apply following the standard timeline afforded by each college can be one of the more difficult aspects of the admissions process. Nevertheless, with a little knowledge and foresight a student can rather easily use Fall deadlines advantageously.
Social media presence is increasingly at the center of most student's lives. Thus, it is not surprising that colleges are paying increased attention to the accounts of their applicants (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are at the top of the list ). No, they do not check every applicant, however, once the pool has been narrowed down to a select few, a facebook page which reflects poor decisions may be the deciding factor.