college and university admissions
Overcoming adversity personal statement examples
This excerpt based on personal statement examples using the “overcoming adversity” theme was prepared in accordance to our free essay assistance program. If you’d like free help, please fill out the form on this site. Admission essay excerpt: Tired, alone, and waiting for the next paycheck: this is how I spent my first two years [...]
Exploding UC Berkeley admissions myths
This transcript is based on Cal Berkeley’s video on myths that pervade the application process: for more info, please visit http://berkeley.edu/ This transcript was produced by this site based on the Fair use exception for educational/public awareness purposes. Transcription: Welcome to UC Berkeley. Today we’re busting myths about the application process. You’ll hear from staff, [...]
Things That May Piss off College Admissions Officers
Going to college can be considered a gift. Not all people have the drive or the resources to attend post-secondary school, and those that do still have to get through the admission process. If you are planning to go to college, one of the biggest obstacles in your way is getting the admission committee to [...]
SWOT Analysis for Choosing the Best Course for You
It can be difficult to choose which course to take up in college. There are so many considerations to keep in mind, such as your interests, skills, background, and your aspirations. What’s worse is that choosing the wrong course may result in wasted years, because this may not be the one that can fully develop [...]
How Not to Get Stuck on the Admissions Wait List
So you’ve applied to a number of colleges, but your first pick has told you that you are on their waiting list. What should you do? Getting on that list can be rather frustrating when all you want is to get accepted to your favorite school. Still, you should try to look at the bright [...]
Top 3 Ways to Screw Up your Personal Statement Essay
The personal statement or college admission essay is probably one of the most essential admission requirements that you will submit to the schools that you will apply to. Not only can you use the such essays to showcase your writing skills, but it is also a chance for you to introduce yourself, your character, and [...]
Four reasons NOT to attend Harvard University
Harvard University is one of the most reputable and well-known educational institutions in the world. Year after year, students apply to Harvard, hoping to get into the prestigious and historical university. While a minority of the applicants get accepted into the school, there is a large number of Harvard applicants who get rejected. All is [...]