International Applicants

How to Approach College Interviews

With college interviews upon us, we thought we would go over the basics of what to expect and how to prepare. While older applicants applying to grad school programs might have already been through the process, for many high school applicants the college admissions interview is the first formal interview they experience. Many colleges offerContinue reading “How to Approach College Interviews”

Glossary of Terms

A list of terms and definitions you’ll find useful as you research schools and apply. Academic calendar: How a school year is divided: usually into quarters, 2 semesters, or 3 trimesters ACT: A standardized test used by college admissions officers to evaluate prospective students. The test has four sections: English, Math, Science, and Reading andContinue reading “Glossary of Terms”

Asking for Letters of Recommendation

The recommendation letters – ah, a part that you DON’T have to put together on your own. While you might not be doing the writing, there is still some time, effort and consideration you need to put in. The letters of recommendation are a crucial part of your college application, and should not be takenContinue reading “Asking for Letters of Recommendation”