Q&A: What are Some Etiquette Tips for Sitting in on Classes...and Other Questions
Etiquette for Sitting in on Classes
I'll be sitting in on a class at the University of Washington in a couple days and it'll be my first time ever sitting in on a class. Are there certain rules or etiquette I should follow when I'm there?
Sitting in on a class before you enroll (or even apply) is a pretty regular occurrence. I remember seeing a prospective student sitting in on one of my grad school core classes every couple of weeks or so.
My advice - Arrive early, but don’t enter the class until time. Be prepared to introduce yourself. Do the class reading beforehand, if you can. Bring something to write with and on. And remember to put your phone away.
Does going to an underrepresented HS ruin my chances of admission?
My high school's reputation has suffered in the last few years due to some incidents outside of academics. Not to mention, our AP pass rate is around 45%, and our free/reduced lunch rate is around 60%. There isn't a culture of competitiveness, but there's still an ample number of AP offerings + competitive clubs.
Going to a school with a high free/reduced lunch rate and fewer resources usually improves your chances for admission, especially if you have high test scores and rigorous coursework like dual enrollment core classes.
Admissions officers look at the statistics for your high school which includes data like the free and reduced lunch rate, median test scores, and student-teacher ratios. They then use that information in conjunction with your personal stats to assess your application. If you outperform your nation-wide peers with respect to test scores and extracurriculars, even though you’re at a low-performing school, it says a lot about your ability to perform at the college level and work in our favor.
What is considered an "academic achievement"?
Are extra-curricular awards, such as robotics competitions, science fair, and band competitions/auditions considered "academic achievements" in the "Honors" section in the Common Application?
Yes, all those things are considered academic achievements. I would also include honors like:
making the Dean's List or Honor Roll
being a member of an academic honors society
earning the title of valedictorian or salutatorian
earning the IB diploma
selection for a top academic internship in your intended career field
winning a research prize
publication in a peer-reviewed journal or book
placing in quiz bowls, spelling competitions, or CTE/STEM competitions
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- Oct 22, 2019 13 Colleges to Consider if You’re Pursuing an Arts Degree Oct 22, 2019
- Oct 15, 2019 Mastering the Common App: A Guide to Filling Out Your Activities List Oct 15, 2019
- Oct 11, 2019 The 15 Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S. - 2019 Edition Oct 11, 2019
- Oct 8, 2019 College Applications 101: How to bring your direct admissions essays to the next level Oct 8, 2019
- Sep 26, 2019 Everything You Need to Know about the SAT Essay (+5 Tips for Success) Sep 26, 2019
- Sep 24, 2019 Breaking Down Dual Enrollment: 5 Common Questions Answered Sep 24, 2019
- Sep 17, 2019 How to Decide Which SAT Subject Tests to Take? Sep 17, 2019
- Sep 10, 2019 Breaking Down How to Contact Admissions Officers - Tips for Emailing, Calling, and Meeting In-person Sep 10, 2019
- Sep 3, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Rolling Admissions in the College Application Process Sep 3, 2019
- Aug 27, 2019 How to Get Ahead Before You Get Behind: 3 Ways to Balance School and Extracurricular Activities Aug 27, 2019
- Aug 22, 2019 6 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your College Applications Aug 22, 2019
- Aug 20, 2019 The Basics of Early Action Admissions -- Not for the Faint of Heart. Aug 20, 2019
- Aug 15, 2019 Starting High School? Here are 4 Tips to Get You Going on the Right Foot Aug 15, 2019
- Aug 13, 2019 50 Questions to Ask Next on Your Next College Tour Aug 13, 2019
- Aug 1, 2019 Rising Seniors: Essential Resources, Dates, and Deadlines to Gear Up for College Application Season Aug 1, 2019
- Jul 25, 2019 Should I Take an SAT Subject Test? Here’s When the Answer Should Be Yes. Jul 25, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 A Step-by-Step Guide to Brainstorming and Starting Your College Essay Jul 24, 2019
- Jul 18, 2019 College Admissions 101: What You Need to Know about the Universal Common Application Jul 18, 2019
- Jul 16, 2019 College Admissions 101: How to Make Your College List Jul 16, 2019
- Jul 11, 2019 Explaining the IB Diploma: 5 Frequently Asked Questions Jul 11, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 The 8 Best Websites for College Scholarships in 2019 (and 3 Honorable Mentions) Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Closing the Opportunity Gap: How QuestBridge is Helping Low-Income + “A” Grade Students Beat Admissions Odds Jul 2, 2019
- Jun 27, 2019 Should I Take AP Classes in High School? 4 Pros & Cons to Consider Before You Make a Decision Jun 27, 2019
- Jun 20, 2019 Q&A: Does the ranking of your high school matter for college applications? Jun 20, 2019
- Jun 20, 2019 Making the Most of Your Summer: 10 Must-Reads for Rising Seniors Jun 20, 2019
- Jun 13, 2019 College Admissions Explained: Breaking Down the SAT’s New Adversity Score Jun 13, 2019
- Jun 11, 2019 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About the National Honor Society for High School Students Jun 11, 2019
- Jun 4, 2019 The 5 Do’s and Don'ts for 9th and 10th Graders Who Want to Get a Leg up in the College Admissions Process Jun 4, 2019
- May 16, 2019 SAT Introduces ‘Adversity Score’ to Capture Social and Economic Background May 16, 2019
- May 16, 2019 The Ultimate Guide to Prepping for College: 9th and 10th Grade Edition May 16, 2019
- May 9, 2019 Why Your Extracurricular Activities Matter (in College Admissions and in Life) May 9, 2019
- Apr 30, 2019 College Admissions 101: Choosing between the ACT and SAT Apr 30, 2019
- Apr 29, 2019 Q&A: What are some things I can do in high school to help me get into good colleges? Apr 29, 2019
- Apr 23, 2019 The Ins and Outs of Asking for Letters of Recommendation: A Step by Step Guide for College Applications Apr 23, 2019
- Apr 18, 2019 College Admissions 101: The Essential Application Timeline for Senior Year Apr 18, 2019
- Apr 9, 2019 Planning Your College Visit: Tips for Before, During, and After Your Trip Apr 9, 2019
- Apr 4, 2019 College 101: How to Create an Initial List of Target Colleges Apr 4, 2019
- Apr 4, 2019 College 101: How to Write a Resume for College Applications Apr 4, 2019
- Apr 2, 2019 Rising Seniors: 6 Easy Ways to Prepare for College Admissions Over Summer Break Apr 2, 2019
- Mar 19, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year Before College Mar 19, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Here's What Everyone on Twitter is Saying about the Latest College Admissions Scam Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 6, 2019 5 Big Cities Where Residents Can Go to College for Free Mar 6, 2019
- Feb 26, 2019 Summer Internships: How to Write a Winning Cover Letter Feb 26, 2019
- Feb 21, 2019 College 101: Requesting Letters of Recommendation Feb 21, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019 How to Apply for College Scholarships and Earn Free Money Feb 4, 2019
- Jan 27, 2019 10 Tips to Help You Nail Your College Admissions Interview Jan 27, 2019
- Jan 23, 2019 Done With Your College Applications? Here are 6 Things to Do After You Hit Submit Jan 23, 2019
- Dec 20, 2018 Writing a Personal Statement for Transfers, Veterans, Grad Students, and Job Seekers Dec 20, 2018
- Dec 6, 2018 5 Ways to Show Demonstrated Interest for Your College Application Dec 6, 2018
- Nov 30, 2018 Q&A: How Important is it to Take Physics...and Other Questions Nov 30, 2018
- Nov 28, 2018 How Colleges Assess Your Class Schedule for College Admissions Nov 28, 2018
- Nov 5, 2018 4 Things You Can Do as a Freshmen or Sophomore to Help Your College Application Stand Out Nov 5, 2018
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Honors and Awards
- Jan 17, 2021 What is a Holistic Review? All Your Questions Answered Jan 17, 2021
- Jul 2, 2019 The 8 Best Websites for College Scholarships in 2019 (and 3 Honorable Mentions) Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Closing the Opportunity Gap: How QuestBridge is Helping Low-Income + “A” Grade Students Beat Admissions Odds Jul 2, 2019
- Jun 11, 2019 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About the National Honor Society for High School Students Jun 11, 2019
- Nov 15, 2018 Q&A: What are Some Etiquette Tips for Sitting in on Classes...and Other Questions Nov 15, 2018
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International
- Aug 8, 2019 Thinking about Applying Early Decision? Here’s Everything You Need to Know about How ED Works Aug 8, 2019
- Aug 6, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Studying Abroad (+ Popular Programs to Consider) Aug 6, 2019
- Jul 25, 2019 Should I Take an SAT Subject Test? Here’s When the Answer Should Be Yes. Jul 25, 2019
- Jul 18, 2019 College Admissions 101: What You Need to Know about the Universal Common Application Jul 18, 2019
- Feb 14, 2019 International Graduate School Applications Drop for 2nd Year in a Row Feb 14, 2019
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Internships
- Jan 17, 2021 What is a Holistic Review? All Your Questions Answered Jan 17, 2021
- Dec 15, 2019 Graduate Admissions 101: 6 Types of Financial Aid for Grad Students Dec 15, 2019
- Jun 25, 2019 6 Tried and True Ways Full-Time Students Can Work Part-Time and Pay for College in 2019 Jun 25, 2019
- May 1, 2019 Q&A: I have an after school job at a hospital. Can I put that on a college application? May 1, 2019
- Mar 19, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year Before College Mar 19, 2019
- Feb 26, 2019 Summer Internships: How to Write a Winning Cover Letter Feb 26, 2019
- Nov 5, 2018 4 Things You Can Do as a Freshmen or Sophomore to Help Your College Application Stand Out Nov 5, 2018
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Ivy League
- May 6, 2020 How Universities Make Admissions Decisions: 15 Factors May 6, 2020
- Oct 11, 2019 The 15 Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S. - 2019 Edition Oct 11, 2019
- Jun 6, 2019 College Admissions 101: Introducing 10 of the Top Undergraduate Engineering Programs (+ Acceptance Rates for Class of 2023) Jun 6, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 Elite Universities Respond to the College Admissions Cheating Scandal: Here’s What They Had to Say Mar 13, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 The College Admissions Cheating Scandal: What the Latest Revelations Tell Us about the Scheme Mar 13, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Here's What Everyone on Twitter is Saying about the Latest College Admissions Scam Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 7, 2019 Everything You Need to Know about Legacy Admissions Mar 7, 2019
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Leadership
- Jan 17, 2021 What is a Holistic Review? All Your Questions Answered Jan 17, 2021
- Jan 27, 2019 10 Tips to Help You Nail Your College Admissions Interview Jan 27, 2019
- Jan 10, 2019 What are Colleges Looking For? 6 Tips to Perfect Your College Application Jan 10, 2019
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Letters of Recommendation
- Feb 15, 2021 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2021 Review Feb 15, 2021
- May 17, 2020 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2020 Review May 17, 2020
- May 6, 2020 How Universities Make Admissions Decisions: 15 Factors May 6, 2020
- Dec 15, 2019 4 Things You Need to Remember after Applying Early Decision Dec 15, 2019
- Apr 23, 2019 The Ins and Outs of Asking for Letters of Recommendation: A Step by Step Guide for College Applications Apr 23, 2019
- Feb 26, 2019 Summer Internships: How to Write a Winning Cover Letter Feb 26, 2019
- Feb 21, 2019 College 101: Requesting Letters of Recommendation Feb 21, 2019
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Personal Statements
- Mar 15, 2024 6 Essay Topics To Avoid for Your College Admissions Essays Mar 15, 2024
- Sep 5, 2022 Do's and Don'ts When Writing Your College Admissions Essays Sep 5, 2022
- Aug 22, 2022 Q&A: Can I talk about a mental illness on my college applications as a reason for a dip in my grades? Aug 22, 2022
- Aug 3, 2022 Q&A: Should my college admissions essay relate to my intended major? Aug 3, 2022
- Apr 16, 2022 Can I Write My College Essay About Anything? Apr 16, 2022
- Feb 15, 2021 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2021 Review Feb 15, 2021
- Jan 4, 2021 Everything About the 5 Trends I Keep Seeing in College Applications This Year Jan 4, 2021
- May 27, 2020 Graduate Admissions 101: Answering “Why This College” Essay Prompts May 27, 2020
- May 17, 2020 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2020 Review May 17, 2020
- May 6, 2020 How Universities Make Admissions Decisions: 15 Factors May 6, 2020
- Nov 4, 2019 Grad Admissions 101: 4 Key Components for Your Statement of Purpose Nov 4, 2019
- Oct 8, 2019 College Applications 101: How to bring your direct admissions essays to the next level Oct 8, 2019
- Oct 3, 2019 The Do's and Don'ts for Proofreading Your Child’s Admissions Essay Oct 3, 2019
- Oct 1, 2019 7 Crucial Tips to Writing a Solid “Why This College” Response (+ 4 Sample Prompts!) Oct 1, 2019
- Aug 29, 2019 How to Write the College Admissions Essay: 7 Tips to Help You Stop Stressing and Get it Done Aug 29, 2019
- Jul 10, 2019 I Did the Transition from Military to College. Here are the Strategies I Used to Write My Personal Statements Jul 10, 2019
- Mar 21, 2019 College Essays 101: How to Answer the 2019-20 Coalition App Essay Prompts Mar 21, 2019
- Mar 5, 2019 College Essays 101: How to Answer the 2019-20 Common App Essay Prompts Mar 5, 2019
- Feb 18, 2019 5 Tips for Writing a Stellar Transfer Personal Statement Feb 18, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019 How to Apply for College Scholarships and Earn Free Money Feb 4, 2019
- Jan 18, 2019 2019-2020 Common App Essay Prompts Jan 18, 2019
- Jan 8, 2019 Coalition Application Essay Prompts for 2017-19 Jan 8, 2019
- Jan 6, 2019 2018-2019 Common Application Essay Prompts Jan 6, 2019
- Jan 1, 2019 How to Use Tone Effectively in Your Personal Statements and Other Admissions Essays Jan 1, 2019
- Dec 31, 2018 Choosing a Writing Style for Personal Statements Dec 31, 2018
- Dec 26, 2018 4 Steps to Writing a Top Tier Statement of Purpose Dec 26, 2018
- Dec 20, 2018 Writing a Personal Statement for Transfers, Veterans, Grad Students, and Job Seekers Dec 20, 2018
- Dec 15, 2018 Personal Statement Essentials: A Brief and Comprehensive Guide Dec 15, 2018
- Dec 11, 2018 What is a Personal Statement? Dec 11, 2018
- Dec 4, 2018 Brainstorming for Your Grad School Statement of Purpose: 4 Questions to Consider Before You Start Writing Dec 4, 2018
- Nov 20, 2018 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Writing Your Personal Statement Nov 20, 2018
- Oct 23, 2018 How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls that Annoy Admissions Officers Oct 23, 2018
- Oct 18, 2018 Q&A: What Should I Wear to My College Interview and Other Questions Oct 18, 2018
- Oct 15, 2018 Appealing to the Reader's Senses: Writing A College Admissions Essays that Gets Noticed Oct 15, 2018
- Oct 7, 2018 How to Effectively Revise Your College Admissions Essay Oct 7, 2018
- Oct 3, 2018 How to Interpret the College Admissions Prompt Oct 3, 2018
- Oct 1, 2018 Writing Resources for College Admissions Essays Oct 1, 2018
- Sep 25, 2018 How to Write a Narrative for Your College Admissions Essay Sep 25, 2018
- Sep 21, 2018 6 Questions to Ask Yourself AFTER You’ve Written your Personal Statement Sep 21, 2018
- Sep 18, 2018 5 Tips Every Applicant Needs to Know to Write a Memorable Personal Statement Sep 18, 2018
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Questions and Answers
- Aug 22, 2022 Q&A: Can I talk about a mental illness on my college applications as a reason for a dip in my grades? Aug 22, 2022
- Aug 3, 2022 Q&A: Should my college admissions essay relate to my intended major? Aug 3, 2022
- Apr 16, 2022 Can I Write My College Essay About Anything? Apr 16, 2022
- May 6, 2020 How Universities Make Admissions Decisions: 15 Factors May 6, 2020
- Sep 10, 2019 Breaking Down How to Contact Admissions Officers - Tips for Emailing, Calling, and Meeting In-person Sep 10, 2019
- Jun 11, 2019 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About the National Honor Society for High School Students Jun 11, 2019
- Jun 10, 2019 Q&A: Will a High SAT Score Counter a Low GPA? Jun 10, 2019
- May 13, 2019 Q&A: How Long Should My College Application Essay Be? May 13, 2019
- May 8, 2019 Q&A: Why do college acceptance rates keep dropping each year? May 8, 2019
- May 1, 2019 Q&A: I have an after school job at a hospital. Can I put that on a college application? May 1, 2019
- Apr 29, 2019 Q&A: What are some things I can do in high school to help me get into good colleges? Apr 29, 2019
- Mar 27, 2019 Frequently Asked Questions for Transfer Students Mar 27, 2019
- Feb 7, 2019 Should I Go to Grad School? Here’s a List of Reasons the Answer Might Be Yes Feb 7, 2019
- Nov 30, 2018 Q&A: How Important is it to Take Physics...and Other Questions Nov 30, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018 Q&A: What are Some Etiquette Tips for Sitting in on Classes...and Other Questions Nov 15, 2018
- Oct 31, 2018 Q&A: Should I Include a Resume with my College Application...and Other Questions Oct 31, 2018
- Oct 18, 2018 Q&A: What Should I Wear to My College Interview and Other Questions Oct 18, 2018
- Oct 12, 2018 Q&A: Am I Considered First Generation…and Other Questions Oct 12, 2018
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Resources
- Sep 5, 2022 Do's and Don'ts When Writing Your College Admissions Essays Sep 5, 2022
- Jul 26, 2022 7 Questions to Help Improve Your Scholarship Search Jul 26, 2022
- Jul 17, 2022 Scholarships for Transgender and Nonbinary Students Jul 17, 2022
- May 5, 2022 Everything to Know About College Enrollment Deposits May 5, 2022
- Feb 16, 2021 Scholarships with March 2021 Deadlines Feb 16, 2021
- Feb 15, 2021 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2021 Review Feb 15, 2021
- May 17, 2020 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2020 Review May 17, 2020
- Jan 26, 2020 Preparing for the MCAT? 8 Free Resources to Get You Started Jan 26, 2020
- Dec 15, 2019 Graduate Admissions 101: 6 Types of Financial Aid for Grad Students Dec 15, 2019
- Aug 1, 2019 Rising Seniors: Essential Resources, Dates, and Deadlines to Gear Up for College Application Season Aug 1, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 A Step-by-Step Guide to Brainstorming and Starting Your College Essay Jul 24, 2019
- Jul 18, 2019 College Admissions 101: What You Need to Know about the Universal Common Application Jul 18, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Closing the Opportunity Gap: How QuestBridge is Helping Low-Income + “A” Grade Students Beat Admissions Odds Jul 2, 2019
- Jun 11, 2019 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About the National Honor Society for High School Students Jun 11, 2019
- Jun 6, 2019 College Admissions 101: Introducing 10 of the Top Undergraduate Engineering Programs (+ Acceptance Rates for Class of 2023) Jun 6, 2019
- May 30, 2019 Want to Streamline Your College Admissions Process? Start with Your Local College Fair May 30, 2019
- May 28, 2019 Applying to Law School? Here are 9 Free Resources to Help You Defeat the LSAT May 28, 2019
- May 23, 2019 College Admissions 101: Everything You Need to Know About the Common Black College Application May 23, 2019
- May 14, 2019 Studying for the GRE? Here are 8 Free Resources to Get You Started May 14, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019 How to Apply for College Scholarships and Earn Free Money Feb 4, 2019
- Jan 18, 2019 2019-2020 Common App Essay Prompts Jan 18, 2019
- Jan 10, 2019 What are Colleges Looking For? 6 Tips to Perfect Your College Application Jan 10, 2019
- Jan 8, 2019 Coalition Application Essay Prompts for 2017-19 Jan 8, 2019
- Jan 6, 2019 2018-2019 Common Application Essay Prompts Jan 6, 2019
- Jan 1, 2019 How to Use Tone Effectively in Your Personal Statements and Other Admissions Essays Jan 1, 2019
- Dec 31, 2018 Choosing a Writing Style for Personal Statements Dec 31, 2018
- Dec 26, 2018 4 Steps to Writing a Top Tier Statement of Purpose Dec 26, 2018
- Dec 6, 2018 5 Ways to Show Demonstrated Interest for Your College Application Dec 6, 2018
- Nov 9, 2018 The Legacy of Diversity Recruiting and What Colleges Might Learn from the Military Nov 9, 2018
- Nov 5, 2018 4 Things You Can Do as a Freshmen or Sophomore to Help Your College Application Stand Out Nov 5, 2018
- Oct 23, 2018 How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls that Annoy Admissions Officers Oct 23, 2018
- Oct 1, 2018 Writing Resources for College Admissions Essays Oct 1, 2018
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Scholarships
- Jul 26, 2022 7 Questions to Help Improve Your Scholarship Search Jul 26, 2022
- Feb 16, 2021 Scholarships with March 2021 Deadlines Feb 16, 2021
- Dec 15, 2019 Graduate Admissions 101: 6 Types of Financial Aid for Grad Students Dec 15, 2019
- Dec 15, 2019 4 Things You Need to Remember after Applying Early Decision Dec 15, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 The 8 Best Websites for College Scholarships in 2019 (and 3 Honorable Mentions) Jul 2, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Closing the Opportunity Gap: How QuestBridge is Helping Low-Income + “A” Grade Students Beat Admissions Odds Jul 2, 2019
- Jun 11, 2019 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About the National Honor Society for High School Students Jun 11, 2019
- Mar 6, 2019 5 Big Cities Where Residents Can Go to College for Free Mar 6, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019 How to Apply for College Scholarships and Earn Free Money Feb 4, 2019
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Statement of Purpose
- Apr 16, 2022 Can I Write My College Essay About Anything? Apr 16, 2022
- Feb 15, 2021 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2021 Review Feb 15, 2021
- May 27, 2020 Graduate Admissions 101: Answering “Why This College” Essay Prompts May 27, 2020
- May 17, 2020 Is Grammarly Worth It? My 2020 Review May 17, 2020
- Nov 4, 2019 Grad Admissions 101: 4 Key Components for Your Statement of Purpose Nov 4, 2019
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Test Prep
- Oct 9, 2022 What does “Test-Optional” Really Mean? Your 4 Major Questions Answered Oct 9, 2022
- Oct 15, 2020 10 FAQs about the PSAT and National Merit Scholarship Oct 15, 2020
- Sep 26, 2019 Everything You Need to Know about the SAT Essay (+5 Tips for Success) Sep 26, 2019
- Sep 17, 2019 How to Decide Which SAT Subject Tests to Take? Sep 17, 2019
- Jul 25, 2019 Should I Take an SAT Subject Test? Here’s When the Answer Should Be Yes. Jul 25, 2019
- Jun 27, 2019 Should I Take AP Classes in High School? 4 Pros & Cons to Consider Before You Make a Decision Jun 27, 2019
- Jun 13, 2019 College Admissions Explained: Breaking Down the SAT’s New Adversity Score Jun 13, 2019
- Jun 10, 2019 Q&A: Will a High SAT Score Counter a Low GPA? Jun 10, 2019
- May 28, 2019 Applying to Law School? Here are 9 Free Resources to Help You Defeat the LSAT May 28, 2019
- May 16, 2019 SAT Introduces ‘Adversity Score’ to Capture Social and Economic Background May 16, 2019
- May 14, 2019 Studying for the GRE? Here are 8 Free Resources to Get You Started May 14, 2019
- Apr 30, 2019 College Admissions 101: Choosing between the ACT and SAT Apr 30, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 Elite Universities Respond to the College Admissions Cheating Scandal: Here’s What They Had to Say Mar 13, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 The College Admissions Cheating Scandal: What the Latest Revelations Tell Us about the Scheme Mar 13, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Here's What Everyone on Twitter is Saying about the Latest College Admissions Scam Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Operation Varsity Blues: 5 Things to Know About the Latest College Admissions Cheating Scandal Mar 12, 2019
- Mar 7, 2019 Everything You Need to Know about Legacy Admissions Mar 7, 2019
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Transfer Admissions
- Mar 15, 2024 6 Essay Topics To Avoid for Your College Admissions Essays Mar 15, 2024
- May 17, 2020 Transfer Checklist: 7 Key Steps to Transfer Colleges May 17, 2020
- Oct 22, 2019 13 Colleges to Consider if You’re Pursuing an Arts Degree Oct 22, 2019
- Oct 17, 2019 Thinking about Transferring Colleges? Here’s What You Need to Know Oct 17, 2019
- Oct 8, 2019 College Applications 101: How to bring your direct admissions essays to the next level Oct 8, 2019
- Oct 1, 2019 7 Crucial Tips to Writing a Solid “Why This College” Response (+ 4 Sample Prompts!) Oct 1, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019 A Step-by-Step Guide to Brainstorming and Starting Your College Essay Jul 24, 2019
- Apr 8, 2019 Common App Debuts New Transfer Requirements Grid Apr 8, 2019
- Mar 6, 2019 5 Big Cities Where Residents Can Go to College for Free Mar 6, 2019
- Mar 5, 2019 College Essays 101: How to Answer the 2019-20 Common App Essay Prompts Mar 5, 2019
- Feb 28, 2019 4 Things All College Transfer Students Should Know Feb 28, 2019
- Feb 18, 2019 5 Tips for Writing a Stellar Transfer Personal Statement Feb 18, 2019
- Jan 10, 2019 What are Colleges Looking For? 6 Tips to Perfect Your College Application Jan 10, 2019
- Dec 20, 2018 Writing a Personal Statement for Transfers, Veterans, Grad Students, and Job Seekers Dec 20, 2018
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Veterans
- Jul 24, 2019 A Step-by-Step Guide to Brainstorming and Starting Your College Essay Jul 24, 2019
- Jul 10, 2019 I Did the Transition from Military to College. Here are the Strategies I Used to Write My Personal Statements Jul 10, 2019
- Dec 20, 2018 Writing a Personal Statement for Transfers, Veterans, Grad Students, and Job Seekers Dec 20, 2018