The answer to this question is that what you do with your free time plays a significant role in the college admissions process. Actually, right after a student’s high school GPA and standardized test scores, extracurricular involvement is the best
My previous blog of March 26th, 2016 divulged the new UC essay prompts that will debut with the fall 2017 application, becoming available on August 1, 2016. As stated in my previous blog, the UC will be moving from two
For the first time since 2008, the University of California will be changing their essay prompts, going from two longer open-ended questions to multiple short-answer prompts. More specifically, the new prompts, called “Personal Insight Questions”, are meant to help admissions
Two of the most stressful aspects of the college process are gaining admittance to the schools that you aim for and then figuring out how to finance it. Working hard to achieve your best possible score on the SAT or
In today’s world of highly competitive college admissions, how a student spends their summers during the critical high school years can have a large impact on college applications. Engaging in valuable learning, work, or volunteer experiences can potentially make the
Just recently, I attended a Los Angeles college counselor information meeting to become better acquainted with Franklin University Switzerland. Besides enjoying a delicious lunch with colleagues, I learned about the many unique opportunities that this college offers which I want