InLikeMe Newsletter – April 4, 2013

 

A Favorite from Merrick to Madison

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Sizing Up Student Aid Packages and Negotiating For More

Comparing student aid packages, and figuring out the true affordability of any particular college can be both challenging and confusing. The essential initial steps are to distinguish quality from quantity (more is not necessarily better) and to separate free money (grants and scholarships) from what needs to be paid back.  It is also important to keep in the mind that a college’s initial aid offer may not be its best one. It is not unusual for student aid offers to be adjusted, especially when there is new information to consider.

Strategic Positioning: Finding Your College Admissions Hook

All competitive colleges strive to build a diversified and interesting student body. These days, there is a growing preference, especially at the most selective schools, to admit high achievers who are also “angular” or “focused” candidates. These students possess a special activity or unusual characteristic that sets them apart from other applicants.

ADMISSIONS EDGE:

Waitlisted: Turning “Maybe” Into “Yes”

There’s the thick envelope from the college admissions office bearing congratulatory news; the very thin envelope signaling rejection; and the slightly thicker thin envelope with a post card enclosed explaining that the admission people have not rendered a final decision on your application…….

Impressive Candidate vs. Admitted Student

Her story is not unusual — stellar grades, challenging course load, strong SAT scores and recommendations, assortment of activities and community service — applied to a dozen highly-selective institutions (“reach schools”) and was rejected across the board. Adding insult to injury, Bella was also turned down by some of the “likely schools” to which she applied.

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.

SUMMER: 

Tips for Finding the Right Summer Program

Summer can be the perfect time to explore potential majors and career options; delve more deeply into current interests; develop your talents; gain valuable experiences that might appeal to college admission officers; expand your horizons; and improve important skills (e.g. reading, writing, math and study) that can help you on college entrance exams and throughout your life.

FLORIDA ADMISSIONS: 

2012 Florida State University System Admissions Matrix

As part of the annual Admissions Tour, the SUS provides a matrix with helpful admissions-related information pertaining to the various Florida SUS schools. From this post, you can download the 2012 SUS Admissions Tour matrix, which includes key dates and stats.

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND ESSAYS: 

New Essay Prompts and Other Changes Announced for 2013-14 Common Application

The 2013-2014 Common Application, scheduled to launch on August 1, 2013, will include new “personal statement” essay prompts.  The five new prompts were created to enable applicants to tell their unique stories.  Here’s a preview…..

ENTRANCE EXAMS: 

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

Test Timer Watch Helps Students on ACT

One of the biggest challenges students face on college entrance exams is managing their time.   Many students spend valuable test time checking the clock to figure out how much time is left and if they are on pace to finish. 

SAT & ACT Prep: Improving Your Math Score

Prepping for the math sections of the SAT and ACT is on the “to do list” of thousands of college bound students.  Finding the right resources to help can be more important than time spent studying.

Fortunately there are many free and low-cost ways to help you reach your SAT / ACT potential.

COLLEGE CONSULTING AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE:

Personalized Coaching / College Consulting

Admission By Design provides personalized coaching to find the right mix of schools and help you become a more desirable candidate.  Strategy and assistance with college selection, applications, essays, testing, recommendations, interviews and scholarships.  U.S. and International. 

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