Why am I getting college viewbooks and emails from admissions reps? Learn about the marketing strategies and rationale behind all those college recruitment letters filling up high school student mailboxes and email accounts each year. There's actually a method to the madness.
Join us for our version of 'Myth Busters,' as we play 'Bust a College Myth,' and put all rumors about the college admission process to bed. It's time to uncover the falsehoods of getting into college and arm yourself with the knowledge and positive attitude needed to find colleges that fit and to create a winning college experience.
What do you want to know about test prep for college? Do you know the difference between the SAT and ACT? Learn everything you will need to know about college entrance exams, when SAT Subject Tests may be required and more! Educate your self now to avoid any surprises during the college admission process.
Does the early bird really get the worm, or, in this case, admission to his/her college of choice? This engaging tutorial will explain the early admission process from A to Z. Find out if early admission may be the right decision for your college path, and whether you should try to apply to college under the Early Decision or Early Action rules.
Welcome to the do's and do not's of college interviews. In this module, you'll learn from college-bound high school students who don't have a clue about how to prepare for college interviews. Learn what to expect and how to handle yourself during the college admission process. Upon completion of the video, you'll be much more confident and ready to hit the ground running!
Right brain, left brain. Can't we all just get along? This entertaining video about writing essays will show you how to bring both the creative and analytical sides of your brain together to create the perfect college essay. Learn how to narrow your choices and focus on a subject for your application and scholarship essays.
Mark Twain watch out! Now that you have the tools to determine what you will write about in your college admission essay, you need to know how to write it. This learning video is designed to give you ideas on what to write, what to avoid and tips on how to begin the process of writing a college essay. In the end, you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish.
Time to put your best face forward. Most colleges will require at least two letters of recommendation when you apply. Before you approach your favorite teachers or school administrators about endorsing you with a letter of recommendation, learn what techniques you can use to make those letters--and YOU--stand out from the crowd.
Get noticed! Find out what additional things you can do to help get noticed by colleges. A coordinated contact strategy can get a school's attention, but it's essential to know where to draw the line. In this video, we'll teach you how to increase your chances of acceptance without crossing the line in the admissions process.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket when it comes to applying for colleges and waiting for admissions decisions. While you may be on the wait list for your first choice school, don't overlook other opportunities for college. Think about having another plan in place, just in case.
Decisions, decisions. It's not always easy to decide where to go to college when you have multiple acceptance letters from a handful of great colleges. So how do you choose where to go to college? We'll help you look at college from all angles, and provide you with tools to make the right decision about school.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Not everyone knows this answer right away. In fact, less than 50% of students entering college have any idea what college major to pursue. Learn some helpful strategies to narrow down your choices to help put you on your path for choosing a major and selecting a career.
