College Admission – Page 10 – College Prep Results

Get Accepted Into Architecture School

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 5, 2013.

Guest Post by Luke Glasscock If you have a student that is interested in architecture school, there are a few important things you will need to know before beginning your college search. 1. ...

My Second Time Applying To College

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 11, 2013.

(Megan’s Graduation From Rice University) Last week I shared my experience of selecting a college as a high school senior. You can read the full story here. I realized in the spring...

I Got Bad College Planning Advice

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 4, 2013.

(Megan as a freshman at The George Washington University) Week after week I share with you my knowledge and experience in the field of test preparation and college admissions counseling,...

15 Colleges Where Every Student Gets a Full-Tuition Scholarship

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 31, 2013.

Some colleges talk about value as a way to justify the high cost of tuition. Here are fifteen schools where EVERY student gets a full-tuition scholarship. Some schools require work, military service,...

Tips For Finding Quality Backup Schools

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 24, 2013.

Last week we passed the January 15 application deadline. Most high school seniors should have submitted their college applications and now is the time most families wait to hear back from all...

All In! How To Avoid Overcommitting On Extracurricular Activities

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 18, 2013.

In the past week I’ve met three new students who told me they were no longer involved in extracurricular activities because they had committed all their time to one thing which didn’t work out. “Susan”...

Answering Your College Admissions Questions

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 17, 2012.

Today I’m answering your college admissions questions. I’d also like to encourage you to ask questions on my Facebook page or via email. Starting in January I’m moving to a...

How Do Admissions Officers Compare GPAs?

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 29, 2012.

My daughter’s school district uses a 6 point scale for GPA but I noticed many colleges are talking about GPA on a 4 point scale. What do we do and how do admissions offices compare GPAs (weighted...

College Applications: Who Needs Recommendation Letters?

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 8, 2012.

Who Needs Recommendation Letters? Letters of recommendation fall into two categories—required and optional. Schools requiring letters will specify what they want, often one counselor letter...

College Admission Interview Do’s and Don’ts

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 25, 2012.

In the previous post, I outlined college interview basics— the things every student should do before scheduling a college admissions interview. Today I’m adding a list of college admission...

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