How to Stand Out in Scholarship Applications?
While seniors around the country are likely finishing up their college applications, many are also working to apply for scholarships. After all, average tuition, room, and board for in-state students in 2022 was $22,690. If you are wanting to be more successful in applying for scholarships, here are some of our best tips. Spend Time Doing Research Applying for scholarships is quite similar to applying for colleges. You want to ...
Waiting on the Waitlist: What You Need to Know
The college admissions season is in full swing and many of you have been hearing back from institutions already. One thing that many students and parents often have questions about is the waitlist. What is the waitlist and how does it work? Let’s take a look. Why Is the Wait List? As you’ve likely inferred from the name, the waitlist means you have not been admitted to the college but ...
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
Many college applications ask for letters of recommendation. For prospective students, this may be the first time you’ve had to ask for a letter. Knowing how to ask for letters of recommendation is important. With that in mind, here are some basic tips for navigating this process. Ask People Who Know You Best One of your first decisions is who to ask. It may be tempting to ask a favorite ...
3 Steps to Writing a Great College Admissions Essay
When it comes to college applications, many students dread admissions essays. After all, you have already worked diligently over the past many years to put yourself in a position to apply to these schools, and now each university is asking a unique prompt. But the reality is that a great college admissions essay is one of the most important aspects of any college application. These essays offer students an opportunity ...