Solomon Admissions

APRIL 19, 2024

And How to Avoid Them As application season approaches, it is important to know how to avoid common college admission mistakes to ensure your application stands out from the crowd.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 19, 2024

Like the other eight undergraduate institutions in the system, UCLA uses the UC Application (UC App) as its sole avenue of entry. The UC App opens on August 1 st each year (as does the Common App), and has an application deadline of November 30 th , with no opportunity for Early Action or Early Decision applications.

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Solomon Admissions

JUNE 14, 2024

The Common Black College Application (CBCA) is a one-stop shop for African American students seeking to attend historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The CBCA streamlines the college application process by allowing students to submit one application to multiple HBCUs, thus saving time and effort.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Meets a universal requirement: The need for prior transcripts as part of admissions’ applications is universal. Regardless of degree level or program of study, institutions always need transcripts to verify applicants’ prior experience and eligibility. That’s right, we are paying for these orders, too!

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Solomon Admissions

MAY 24, 2024

This post aims to demystify the unknowns surrounding how selective schools evaluate admission… The post How Selective Colleges Read Applications appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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College Transitions

DECEMBER 26, 2023

With the majority of college application deadlines just days away, it’s important to perform a thorough review of your applications to help avoid making obvious mistakes that can negatively impact your chances for admission. When you’re done with that, do it again and then have a second and third set of eyes do the same. […]

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College Transitions

JULY 8, 2024

College application resumes are different from professional resumes. There’s a certain way your resume for college applications should be to ensure your profile stands out. In one page, your resume will need to cover your academics, background, extracurricular activities and achievements.

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Solomon Admissions

MARCH 22, 2024

You can browse the internet all day to find ways to strengthen your college application profile, but what about things NOT to do?

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North Star Admissions Consulting

APRIL 20, 2023

This time of year, I have a lot of consult calls with potential MBA applicants who are trying to assess whether or not they are competitive for their dream schools. Grades MBA applicants with less than perfect grades are often convinced that they will be unable to get into selective business schools. This is categorically false.

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 3, 2024

We spoke about all things related to the college application and have some great advice for students and their families. Check out the video for top college application tips for 2024 related to: Score choice vs sending all scores Should you go test-optional? and so much more!

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road2college

APRIL 26, 2024

The post How to Navigate College Application Deadlines in 2024 appeared first on Road2College. Choosing where to apply to college is only half the battle. There’s also the question of when. Students must decide.

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Colorado State University

MAY 23, 2024

We’re so proud of our one-and-done scholarship application process. Almost all CSU scholarships live in the same place, and can be applied for with one application, one time, and that’s it. The Colorado State University Scholarship Application (CSUSA) takes a big hurdle out of your path right off the bat.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Do I understand even mentioning global warming may be a way to lose readership/followers/applicants? This is a huge application submission month, since many colleges have EA (Early Action) and ED (Early Decision) deadlines on or around October 15 and November 1. Final Checks Look over your entire application.

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Solomon Admissions

MARCH 15, 2024

For high school seniors, the fall is synonymous with college application season – and rightfully so, most Early Decision and Early Action deadlines fall between October 1 and December 1 each year.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 25, 2024

Whether you’re a high school junior gearing up for the application process or a sophomore seeking that competitive edge, here are 20 essential things to know about the original Application Boot Camp®. Take advantage of personalized consultations via phone or Zoom to fine-tune your action plan and refine your application strategy.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

APRIL 27, 2023

For the class of 2027, applications were up more than 20% at the most selective schools – so it’s no surprise that the regular decision admit rates are below 5% at the Ivies. While all components of the application process are important, there is one college application decision, in my experience, that impacts the outcome more than any other.

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BestColleges

JULY 3, 2024

The Yale School of Management unveiled its new master of business administration (MBA) application for the class of 2027. The application's core elements remain the same, but the school took steps to boost accessibility. The MBA application includes an expanded background information section. Peace Corps volunteers; and more.

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

English proficiency tests could be an application requirement if you are an international student, non-native English speaker or attending a school which is not in English and/or in an English-speaking country. In this guide, we'll give you a quick breakdown of what you need to know about English proficiency tests for college applications.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 2, 2024

As we enter the new year, we know there are seniors still navigating the labyrinth of college applications. For those who simply need more time, we have good news: there are a handful of colleges that offer late application deadlines. If you’re waiting on SAT or ACT scores, late application deadlines can be a lifeline.

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Solomon Admissions

MAY 17, 2024

With a fully completed application under your belt, you may ask yourself, how much of the application do you really need to complete all over again? Yes, most applications ask… The post Can you use the same Common Application Essay when Reapplying? Will an admissions office be able to tell if you are re-applying?

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 11, 2024

Today’s post offers an introduction to college admissions and will provide starting points for all high school students to ensure they can start the application process with confidence. What’s included in a college application? These portals are where you’ll create a student account and complete and submit your applications.

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The college application process can be overwhelming, but by familiarizing yourself with the most common questions, you can make the process much easier. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the college application process and their answers. When should I start the college application process?

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 27, 2024

There are grad school application deadlines coming up SOON. Grad school application deadlines vary way too much for one standard answer. Here’s a better question: When and how should you start working on your grad school applications, depending on your deadlines? It doesn’t matter what time of year you read this blog post.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

JULY 2, 2024

Interested in insider tips for your MBA applications? This week, we will share strategic insider tips for your MBA applications. Karen : Amy, we both know that there is so much misinformation swirling around about the business school application process. Hello P&Q readers, and welcome to my advice column!

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Recently, I have also come to appreciate the massive disconnect between how students approach and complete the application and how it is actually read in admission offices. Students see the application as a form. Colleges post jobs for “application readers.” Report your test scores, tell us which high school you attend, etc.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The applications are all in for the UGA Regular Decision group of students, so here is some information on the total UGA freshman applicant pool for Fall 2023. The total application numbers (EA and RD) are roughly 43,600, which is up substantially from last year. using the UGA GPA calculation method.

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Scoir

AUGUST 9, 2023

College application season is upon us! Despite months and, in some cases, years of research and preparation, uncertainty still reigns as you contemplate application options. Many high school seniors likely still have questions about where and how to apply as deadlines loom.

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PrepScholar

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Trying to save money on college applications? In this article, I'll provide some general information about application fees along with a comprehensive list of all the schools that offer free applications. There are actually quite a few colleges that allow you to apply for free.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 3, 2023

There are a few reasons you might be interested in colleges and universities with late application deadlines. Perhaps you were deferred in the early round and want to add more options to your college list without the rush of the (typical) January 1, regular round application deadline? Essay Guidance. LEARN MORE. NOW OR LATER?

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road2college

MARCH 26, 2024

The post Comprehensive College Application Checklist: Follow This Plan to Keep on Track appeared first on Road2College. Students and families need to stay on track to find the right college at the right price, so we’re providing.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 14, 2024

Caltech, hot on the heels of announcing that it will require first-year applicants to report ACT or SAT scores in order to be considered for Caltech’s Class of 2029 , has now released its supplemental essay prompts for the 2024-2025 admissions cycle. Faculty at Caltech review files of the most competitive applicants. We promise.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 22, 2023

When it comes to thinking about prioritizing college applications, your first step should be to make a college application plan. Get more college application tips on our blog ! What should I focus on in my college applications? Start today - often, starting is the hardest part.

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Inside Emory Admission

JANUARY 31, 2024

One thing I know for sure is that this limbo period of January–March can be a difficult period for students going through the college application season. One thing every Emory student can relate to (and a good majority of other college students across the country) is how stressful this specific period is in terms of college applications.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The holidays can be a mixed bag for law school applicants. It's perfectly normal to be in admissions limbo this time of year (and you might be there for a while yet), and that doesn't mean there was anything wrong with your application, or that you're doing anything wrong now. Treat admissions officers' time as valuable.

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Essay Hell

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

When I first heard about ChatGPT, and how this new artificial intelligence bot could write academic essays for students–and their teachers couldn’t tell the difference–I thought, “Ugh oh, looks like no one is going to need my services anymore” for help writing their college application essays. So I tried it out.

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SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 12, 2023

Can your student use one essay for all of their applications ? While your essay is important, it’s far from the most important aspect of your application! Pro tip: if you’re ever asked (in an application) to write about yourself, show a time that you either Learned something OR Fundamentally were changed. Short answer: YES.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Thus, starting on August 1, 2023, the seven prompt options first-year applicants will have to carefully choose from in order to write one strong essay of up to 650-words will remain as follows: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it.

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