InLikeMe Newsletter — April 9, 2013

A Favorite from Brookline to Burlingame

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College Admissions: Spring 2013 Stats

Admission statistics for the Class of 2017 are setting new records for many of the most selective schools. Seven of the eight Ivy League institutions reported lower acceptance rates.

Composing Your College Admissions Resume

Unlike a professional resume, where the reader is generally looking for skills, education and experience, colleges (and the people who will write your recommendations, interview you and evaluate you for scholarships) are more interested in your scholastic and other achievements, awards, activities, athletics, leadership, community service, special talents and how you spent your time during high school.

High School Resume Action Words and Tips

The following words can be helpful when describing your extracurricular activities, awards and achievements and volunteer service.

Recommendations for Recommendations

Many colleges will require two or three recommendations from high school teachers, coaches, guidance counselors or others who know you in an academic, extra-curricular or leadership capacity. Admissions officers rely on letters of recommendation to round out and confirm their picture of you as a candidate.

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.

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…….

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.

Getting Accepted: What Colleges Look for in Applicants

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

Summer Activities to Strengthen Your Application

College admissions officers will tell you that a “productive summer” can enhance your opportunities for admission. Interesting and meaningful experiences are definitely among the best ways to stand out in the crowd.

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.

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:

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.

Test Prep: Six Easy Ways to Boost Reading and English Scores

Vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar and usage are core components of the SAT and ACT college entrance exams. Whether you have three days, three weeks, three months or three years to prepare, make the most of the time you have. Consider these opportunities to prepare and improve your scores.

ILM Newsletter: May 31, 2012

SparkNotes Test Prep and 250 Most Difficult SAT Words
Berkeley Parents Network Vocabulary List
Painless Grammar
Word Power Made Easy

COLLEGE CONSULTING AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE:

Personalized Coaching / College Consulting

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ESSENTIAL READING:

–College Guides & Test Prep Books

–Getting Accepted: The Key Success Factors

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