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Diving Into the College Application Process
*This is an archived post. For up-to-date information on the CA4, please go to our section on Admission FAQ's! The 2011 Common Application is available online now! This year, 415…
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No Fancy Trimming and No Lies
  “My mother insists that we send each admissions officer a piñata, and inside it would be my college essays and resume wrapped around pieces of candy.” “My mother had…
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What is the advantage of downloading application forms and applying online?
In addition to the obvious "green" advantage of saving paper, colleges prefer getting the materials online rather than having staff members opening and sorting thousands of envelopes. Many colleges have offered…
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Are the short answer questions viewed as essays as well?
Anything that you write should be written well, with attention to proper style, tone, and content. It is another opportunity to shine. Even a sentence or two, or a short…
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Do I need to write the “optional” essays?
You should definitely write the optional essays! First, an applicant should take advantage of any opportunity to demonstrate strengths and interesting qualities. Second, leaving out the essay says to the…
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What if I am a “Legacy” candidate or a student athlete?
If you are a “Legacy” applicant or an athlete who is being scouted, it is often advisable to apply early to show that you are very serious about a particular…
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Is it advisable to apply early?
It is certainly a good idea, assuming that you know which school you really want to attend, that you don’t need your first-semester grades to help your admission chances, and…
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How many schools should I apply to?
This depends on your strategy.  You may wish to apply Early Decision (Some schools have ED I and II), Early Action, Single Choice Early Action, Rolling, or Regular admissions.  It…
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