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The College Admissions Lifecycle: A Guide Through High School

Great College Advice

College Exploration : Begin general college research – consider preferences regarding size, location, and academic programs. Attend local college fairs and visit nearby campuses to get a feel for different environments.

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2025 Timeline for Almost Rising Juniors and Seniors

Admissions Mom

Being responsible to a boss and customers for a paid job requires different skills than an unpaid internship. EXPLORE THE WORLD OF ADMISSIONS: Read some college admissions websites and blogs. COLLEGE INFO SESSIONS: If a college comes to your town or close to your town or school, go listen. COLLEGE FAIRS: Go to them!

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Deferred Early Decision by Boston University (BU) 2024-2025

The Koppelman Group

Step Four: Updates BU has very little info on their website about deferrals: “If you are an Early Decision applicant who is not admitted, your application may be deferred for consideration during the regular admissions cycle. Landed a job or internship? Once you’ve submitted, it’s time to focus on the deferral itself.

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Deferred Early Decision by Pomona 2024-2025

The Koppelman Group

Address your email to your regional counselor by name if you can, especially if you've met them during a college tour, school visit, or at a college fair. Have you received an award, stepped into a new leadership position, secured a job or internship, or completed a research project?

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Campus Visit Notes: American University

Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

They are big on demonstrated interest (in-person visits, virtual visits, saying hello to admission reps at college fairs and events, solid “why American U?” Relatedly, they have a significantly higher admission rate for Early Decision applicants. ” essay, etc.) definitely bleeds over to campus life.

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Campus Visit Notes: American University

Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

They are big on demonstrated interest (in-person visits, virtual visits, saying hello to admission reps at college fairs and events, solid “why American U?” Relatedly, they have a significantly higher admission rate for Early Decision applicants. ” essay, etc.) definitely bleeds over to campus life.

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What the Heck are "Hooks" and "Institutional Priorities"?

College Essay Guy

Frequently asked questions about the college application process How have colleges responded to the growth in application numbers? Why has it gotten so much harder to get into selective colleges than in the past? Is it easier to get in early decision than regular decision? What can you do? What are "hooks"?