Advice to Qualify for “Best Applicant” Status
Do you have a laundry list of suggestions you give to your clients sothey qualify for “best applicant” status. We know that grades and test scores are most important just … Continue reading →
Category Archives: College Applications
Crazed Over the College Essay
Dear Estelle. I have just written what must be my 19th college essay (slight exaggeration) for one of the large out-state universities and just can’t get it reduced to the … Continue reading →
The Common Application and Financial Aid
Dear Estelle. I am currently completing the common application and in conversations with my parents am worried about whether to check “yes” or “no” to the question “Will you be … Continue reading →
Common Errors When Submitting Apps Electronically
Everyone is submitting college applications online but with their easy submission comes some serious problems. With the big rush to get your applications for ED and EA in on time, … Continue reading →
Recs That Rock
Dear Estelle. How important are the teacher and counselor recommendations that accompany the college application? I hear that the colleges never really look at them but are mainly concerned with … Continue reading →
Deferred Applicant Requests Advice on How to Remain Viable
Dear Estelle. What suggestions do you have to help our son remain a viable candidate at the University of Chicago? He applied early action and received a deferral shortly before … Continue reading →
The Not So Common “Common Application”
Dear Estelle. I am applying to six schools using the common application. Most of these require the submission of my test scores but one of these schools is “test optional.” … Continue reading →
Early Decision, a Game?
Dear Estelle. What’s your opinion of early decision? Is it a game or an important strategy for getting into a highly selective college or university? Is it a good method … Continue reading →
What’s Happening With Your College Applications?
Dear Estelle. Why does it take so long to receive replies from the colleges where I’ve applied? I submitted all my applications by January 15 and you’d think by now … Continue reading →
Common Application Becoming More Complicated
Dear Estelle. We were encouraged to use the common application this year by our high school counselor rather than struggle with individual applications for each school. We were told it … Continue reading →