Posts Tagged ‘college applications

Do you know what you want to do with your life? That’s a tough question but regardless of what you want to do for the rest of your life you should get a university degree now. You will make more money, according to the most recent US Census 51% more, and move ahead faster.

The typical academic track says that preparing for college starts during high school. Yet somehow many successful high school students flail or fail as college students. This should be a serious indicator that high school, per se, wont effectively prepare all students for the transition from high school to college. High schoolers seem to have put too much trust in the overall experience of high school and the checklist 3-4 years as effective preparation for college life. Many of these students end up severely shocked and confused by their eye-opening first years of college. You dont need to be one of them. Here are 5 things you absolutely must learn now if youre going to be successful in college.

A great college entrance essay will present a view of you that is compelling and personal. It will complete the rest of your application and ensure that you stand out from the crowd. Making a great impression is important here, as the entrance essay is a crucial part of your application that you have complete control over.

If you aspire to an Ivy League College, you have your work cut out for you. To say it’s not an easy task would be a big understatement.