Should I Complete Optional College Essays?
Many battle-worn applicants, weary from the slog of completing a dozen or so applications, encounter optional essays and requests for other non-compulsory application components such as a resume, interview, or writing sample(s) and simply wave…
How to Use a Net Price Calculator to Estimate College Costs
America in 1959 would have been unrecognizable to a time-traveler from 1886—city skylines illuminating the night sky, cars zipping along highways, jumbo jets roaring above at 30,000 feet—just about every aspect of daily life had…
How to Get Accepted into a College of Music
The college admissions process is emotionally taxing for the average teen and their family. Juggling the FAFSA/CSS Profile, essays, standardized tests, demonstrating interest, soliciting recommendations, AP exams, and extracurricular involvement, all while maintaining stellar grades…
Mastering the “Why this College?” Essay
After pouring their heart and soul into the Common App essay, students often run out of gas by the time they encounter any remaining supplemental essays. While supplemental essays may ask you anything from “What…
College Transitions in USA Today
Dr. Michael Trivette, Co-Founder of College Transitions, was interviewed this month by USA Today for their article on the prospect of fake COVID cards being used on college campuses by unvaccinated students. Mike was quoted…
How to Get Into Vanderbilt University: Admissions Data and Strategies
In 1999, Vanderbilt received under 10,000 applications and sported an acceptance rate of 61%. The turn of the millennium saw annual incremental increases in selectivity that led to Vandy’s acceptance rate hitting an all-time low…
Do I Need a Maker Portfolio?
The notion of a holistic application process that includes work samples or a full-blown portfolio has long been common practice in schools of architecture, the visual arts, and music. On the other hand, the STEM…
Do I Need to Enter College with a Major?
The high school student who is the ultimate type A, planner extraordinaire can probably lay out an accurate vision for the next decade of their life, including their college and career path. Whether due to…
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