Facebook probably has more to do with college admissions than most students realize. In fact, it has changed college admissions in many ways. Students can connect with colleges and universities on Facebook as never before, and colleges can find out a lot of personal information about potential college applicants that more than likely will not be on their application. For an interesting visual on the subject, check out http://www.schools.com/visuals/facebook-and-college.html.
Now that most high school students are finished with their college applications, many are busy looking for ways to pay for college. Hopefully, the FAFSA has been filled out and is ready to submit. If a CSS application needs to be filled out, don’t waste another minute. And there isn’t a better time to start applying for scholarships, so get started. There are some good scholarships searches that will email you anything that looks like a good fit. I also thought you might enjoy this article. It is a new approach to scholarships.
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Too many families start their college planning too late. If your child is already a senior in high school, it is difficult to do too much to help improve their chances for college admissions. This is a great article to read when you are just beginning the college planning process. Hopefully, it is sometime during your child’s junior year of high school.
Tim Tebow: Three Lessons College Applicants Can Learn from the Football Phenomenon.
Whether you are a football fan or not, most people have heard about Tim Tebow. On the field and off, one can learn some important lessons from the football star. This advice is particularly important for college applicants as they go through the college admissions process.
Want to Get Into College? Volunteer..
As a private college counselor, I know that community service and volunteering are important factors in the college admission process. Schools want to see applicants who find the time to give to others. They are not just interested in having a freshman class of high academic achieving students, but want to have students who also will participate on the college campus and in the surrounding community. If you heading for college, now is the time to start volunteering
Many American students feel that a gap year between high school and college could be an exciting experience. It might even help with college admissions. Many parents believe that their students may not go to college if they do take a gap year. Gap years are wonderful opportunities for students to experience the world and utilize their talents and abilities volunteering, performing vital community service, or traveling to give themselves a better appreciation of diversity and global awareness. Read this article and see what you think.
