College Admissions Newsletter – December 12, 2013

College Admissions Newsletter –

A Favorite from Orlando to Oneonta

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A college interview is an ideal time to show that you are more than just paper credentials, essays and recommendations.

College Planning for High School Juniors

During 11th grade, the college preparation process kicks into high gear. In addition to building credentials, college-bound juniors should focus on preparing for entrance exams, exploring colleges and learning about student aid.

17 Point Checklist BEFORE Submitting Your College Application

Before you click “SUBMIT”, consider the following checklist and take the time to review your college application very carefully.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BOOK OF THE WEEK:

College Admission: From Application to Acceptance, Step by Step

TEST PREP BOOK OF THE WEEK:

The ACT for Bad Test Takers

APPLICATION ESSAY BOOK OF THE WEEK:

100 Successful College Application Essays (Updated, Third Edition)

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS RESOURCE OF THE WEEK:

Ivy Admission Information — Accepted10Percent.com

Click Here to view dozens of College Admission and Test Prep Resources from InLikeMe

ADMISSIONS EDGE:

Getting Accepted: What Colleges Look for in Applicants

Competitive schools have far more qualified applicants than places in the incoming freshman class. As such…

16 Great College Research Websites and Resources

What do Unigo, College Prowler, CollegeXpress, YOUniversityTV and Big Future have in common?

Beating the Admissions Odds: 11 Tips Every Applicant Should Know

While there’s no getting around the surge in college applications, there are ways for savvy students to improve their chances of admission.

ENTRANCE EXAMS:

ACT or SAT?: Choosing the Right Exam For You This Princeton Review book can help you decide based on an assessment of your strengths, weaknesses and personal test-taking skills.

ILM Newsletter: May 31, 2012

Official SAT Study Guide
The Real ACT Prep Guide
Dr. John Chung’s SAT Math
McGraw-Hill’s 10 ACT Practice Tests, Third Edition
Berkeley Parents Network Vocabulary List
Painless Grammar
Word Power Made Easy

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