InLikeMe Newsletter — August 29, 2013

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Early Action & Early Decision: What You Need to Know

Many colleges and universities offer early admission programs such as Early Decision and Early Action. It’s not unusual for competitive schools to admit a large percentage of the class through these programs. Within the Ivy League, early applicants comprise 18% to 41% of students at Brown, Penn, Columbia, Cornell and Dartmouth. Acceptance rates for early programs are typically significantly higher than for regular admission.

17 Steps to Success Guide for College-Bound Juniors and Seniors

For most students and parents, the college admission process is time-consuming and complicated, but with some thoughtful planning and organization, you can get a jump start and reduce senior year stress.

College Essay Organizer Offers Time-Saving Guidance and Tools

Many students are surprised to discover they have dozens of essays to write – supplemental, optional, program-specific, short-take, and scholarship questions — many of which aren’t found on the Common Application. College Essay Organizer has in one easy place and identifies essay question overlap to help save time. Many of the site’s features are available to students without cost.

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16 Great College Research Websites and Resources

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

19 Application Essay Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Labor Day Weekend is a great time to get a jump start on college admission essays. Many students trip over common obstacles in their application essays. For example, many students can’t see beyond the superficial prompt to construct an essay that positively communicates their personality and passion. Some students rehash their activities and achievements without adding the personal flavor, perspective and substance that admissions officers look for. Learn how to avoid these and other damaging traps.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BOOK OF THE WEEK:

The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2014

TEST PREP BOOK OF THE WEEK:

Barron’s 6 ACT Practice Tests

APPLICATION ESSAY BOOK OF THE WEEK:

100 Successful College Application Essays (Updated, Third Edition)

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS RESOURCE OF THE WEEK:

College Navigator

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InLikeMe Newsletter – April 4, 2013

InLikeMe’s combined SAT / ACT / PSAT calendar is available in PDF format for convenient download and easy printing.

AP Score Distribution, By Exam, for 2013, 2012, 2011

Students, parents and teachers are often surprised to learn that AP Exams are not scored on a typical bell-shaped curve. During recent years pass rates (scores of “3” or higher) ranged from >80% on BC Calculus (between 45% and 50% of students typically receive a “5”) to ~50% on many of the history, social sciences, and English exams. On the AP Human Geography Exam “1” was the most popular grade in 2011, 2012 and 2013, with about 30% of students earning the lowest possible score…..

ENTRANCE EXAMS:

Test Timer Watch Helps Students on ACT

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.

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.

APPLICATION ESSAYS:

Choosing a Great Topic for Your Application Essay

Summer is a great time to get a jump start on application essays….

COLLEGE CONSULTING AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE:

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