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Resume Editing
You never know when an opportunity will come your way, which is why it is important to keep your resume up-to-date and ready-for-use at all times. In particular, though, it is important to have an impressive resume when you are applying to college or to a job. -
Interview Tips
Once you have completed your college essays and sent in your college applications, you sigh in relief that you are finished with the college process, but in some cases, you aren’t done yet! Some institutions require (or at least recommend) that its students be interviewed by an alumni or admissions officer. Sure, this may sound intimidating and scary, but if done correctly, a college interview can be a great way to humanize yourself and prove that you are more than just a number. -
How to Choose a Topic For Your Common App Essay
If you have begun the college application process, you have probably heard - and feared - the words “Common App” over and over again. But for those of you who haven’t already heard this about a million times, the Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that 625 colleges across the United States use for their applications. This application requires a “Common App Supplement” that will be sent to every school to which you apply. The 2016-2017 essay prompts are as follows: -
Top Universities in the US
If you research the rankings of the top universities in the United States, you may notice that every source has slight variations. This discrepancy comes as a result of the fact that there is no single university that is better than all of the others. Instead, there are universities that specialize in different fields and that are better for certain types of people. -
Features of the University of Pennsylvania
This is America’s first university. This is the school that has produced more billionaire alumni than any other institution. This is Playboy Magazine’s 2014 choice for the top party school in the country. This is...the University of Pennsylvania. -
How to Find Your College Fit
With over 2000 four-year colleges in the United States, each with unique opportunities, resources, and course offerings, it seems that just about every student should be able to find the perfect university for his/her needs. However, there are several factors to consider when choosing a school, thereby rendering the college process a difficult one. -
Summer Activity
High school students should participate in an activity during summer, such as a research internship or an academic program. -
[Ask Me Anything (AMA) How to Get into University of California, Berkeley!] (May 13th)
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[Ask Me Anything (AMA) How to Get into Harvard University!] (Jan 14th)
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5 Books to Read Before Graduating College (Literature)
College is a fun place to be in, but at times it can also be a bubble — in the sense that what (and where) you choose to study will determine who you will be surrounded by and, in turn, what sort of ideas and opinions that you will be exposed to most of the time. Reading is one good way to get out of that bubble: it reminds you that there is a wider world out with many more things to explore beyond what it is that you are studying. Yet, many students arguably do not read as widely as they should. If, for example, you chose to study something in the S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) areas, chances are you'll go through your college life without encountering works of literature. The same applies to those pursuing degrees in humanities and social sciences; chances are you wouldn't make the effort to read books that explain in detail about important scientific discoveries and paradigm shifts in the past two centuries. For students who are more balanced and would like to expand their literary horizons before graduating, here are some books you should read before venturing out in the "real world." -
3 Must-See Videos on What College Life is Like in the US
Want to know what life is like for college students in the US? Check out these videos produced by College Presents! -
3 Essential Social Skills for College Students
College is, first and foremost, a place to learn more about the things that you are interested in, but it’s also a place to socialize. It’s where you make new friends and learn to expose yourself to other people, their values and beliefs, opinions, and (hopefully) common interests. As such, it’s also important to develop a set of skills that will make the process easier and more natural for you to connect with others. Some of these skills can be cultivated inside the classroom with fellow classmates and such, but others require a greater level of involvement beyond the classroom setting. -
3 Essential Academic Skills for College Students
Going to college is a rewarding experience and one that you will treasure way into your adult life, but college life definitely places you in new and challenging situations that are very different to previous academic settings. It’s important to prepare yourself as much as you can. The most important skills, of course, are those that will help you with your academic work. The plus side is that many of these skills are skills that you are able to apply in your graduate school life or in your career. -
How to get into MIT?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of the top universities in the U.S. -
What should be prepared before going to campus visits?
Visiting colleges is a great way to get a feel for what college is like. What should be prepared before going to campus visits. -
Tips for College Interviews
University admissions interviewers are likely to be meeting a large number of candidates, so you need to think about how you can stand out and leave a good impression. -
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How to make your college life successful!!
College life affects your future greatly. What have you done, studied, thought, and seen at the college must be your fortune for rest of your life. That’s why knowing what you need to be successful through the college life is very crucial. These are 8 essence which guide you to success. -
[Ask Me Anything (AMA) The Dos and the Don'ts: How to Get into Johns Hopkins University!] (Jan 16th)
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[Ask Me Anything (AMA) How to Get into Stanford University!] (Jan 15th)
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[Ask Me Anything (AMA) How to Get into University of Pennsylvania!] (Jan 13th)
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How to Conquer the College Process (part 3)
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How to Conquer the College Process (part 1)
You may begin to feel stressed out simply by hearing the term “college process,” but don’t worry. The journey of being accepted to your dream school becomes a bit less formidable once it is broken down into simpler steps. I’m certainly not proposing that you should begin studying for the SAT in kindergarten during nap time, but, generally speaking, the earlier you begin to conquer the daunting process, the better! Careful planning mixed with assiduous dedication forms a perfect recipe for a successful college process - here’s a timeline to make sure that you’re on track! By following these steps, I eventually achieved my dream of getting into the University of Pennsylvania.