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College Admission SOS

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

Well, friends, I found out upon entering the lobby, because in an absolute puddle on the coach was a 20-ish-year-old (lots of hyphens there, I know) girl crying hysterically. “Can I borrow your phone?” How does this translate to college and college admission? For the Executive Summary—read on. Answer: No. SOS is way overstated.

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How to Apply for an MFA

Revolution Tutors

Letters of Recommendation Letters of Recommendation are an essential aspect of your application; they let the admissions team hear directly from people who have worked with you and know your talent. Here is some more info on the general Grad School Timeline. How do I balance grad applications with “adulting?” Learn more

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The Problem with Grade Inflation

Discovery College Consulting

In the last several years, grade inflation has run rampant at high schools and colleges, making distinguishing between applicants more difficult than ever for college and graduate school admissions offices. The same trend is happening at high schools across the country. getting straight A’s is no longer special.

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How to Prepare for Alumni Interviews for Ivy League Admissions

Ivy College Essay

Wondering how to prepare for alumni interviews for Ivy League college admissions? For students aspiring to attend Ivy League colleges, the admissions process can be nerve-wracking and highly competitive. What are your favorite activities at school and outside of school? What’s your favorite and least favorite class?

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So, You Want to Go to Med School? Spotlight on Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Programs

Top Tier Admissions

You may have noticed a recent trend: more and more students are taking a “bridge year” between undergraduate and graduate school to prepare for graduate studies, boost their research foundation, gain professional experience, or volunteer. One-on-one faculty mentorship and advising on your medical school and career path.

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College Athletic Recruiting for Tufts

The Koppelman Group

They used to be a small liberal arts school, but decided to start offering PhD’s in the 70s, and now have approximately 7k undergrads and 7k grad students. They’re huge into STEM, with top-notch undergrad and grad programs in chemistry, biology, and biomedical engineering. Also, their mascot is an elephant named Jumbo.

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How to Get Into Duke: Essays and Strategies That Worked

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

But don’t forget to look south to one of the best Ivy+ schools: Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, a university that regularly outranks some of its Ivy League counterparts. In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the the college admissions code. How hard is it to get into Duke? Your guide is on its way.