InLikeMe Newsletter — March 22, 2013

A Favorite from Houston to Huntington

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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…….

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

College Strategies for Sophomores and Juniors

Thoughtful planning and preparation can improve your credentials and college admission options. Starting early, with this list of 13 action items, can help you achieve more success with less stress!

19 Junior Year Planning Tips

During 11th grade, the college preparation process kicks into high gear. In addition to building their admission credentials, college-bound juniors need to focus on entrance exams and learn about colleges and student aid.

ADMISSIONS EDGE:

Finding the Right Summer Program

Summer can be the perfect time to explore potential majors and career options; delve more deeply into current interests….

Creating a Blog or Website to Showcase Your Athletic Ability, Passion, Talent or Interest

What do a student athlete, artist, avid reader, theater critic, human-rights advocate, literacy promoter, community service opportunity researcher, book seller and junk food junkie have in common?

61 Questions for Your College Campus Visit

Asking the right questions while on a college campus visit can help you make the right college choice.

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…

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 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.

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.

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.

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:

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InLikeMe Newsletter – April 4, 2013

SAT Optional Colleges

ESSENTIAL READING:

–College Guides & Test Prep Books

–Getting Accepted: The Key Success Factors

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