Archive for August, 2008

How to Turn Bad Grades into Assets

Friday, August 29th, 2008

When it comes to college applications, bad school grades don’t really instantly become disadvantages. You may have failed in some math subjects or maybe physical education – but you can try not to fret for now. There is a way for you to “transcend” these bad grades. It is through your application essays.
Most colleges and [...]

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How to make your college admission essay stand out

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

When you apply to a university or college, you will most probably be asked to draft an essay or two stating your personal statement or statement of purpose. The idea here is for the Admissions Board to get to know you through your application essays, without requiring you to come over for an interview. It [...]

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Top 20 universities in the US

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

To help you hunt online for the top 20 universities, listed in the table are some of the schools and links to their sites, admissions requirements and processes. These schools admit students with cumulative scores near 100. Here are top 20 colleges and universities in the US today and the links to their admissions policies.
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Top 5 Wrong Reasons to Go to College

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Every student bound for college is looking for free college admissions essays so they can use these essays as a guide for writing their own admission essays. This search can be very challenging because the college admissions essays found online have to be the right reference. For the essay to become a model, it must [...]

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Simple guide to college applications

Monday, August 25th, 2008

When applying to enter college, there a few steps to be listed in the college application process. The process starts when you are in Senior High; a specific department in your school will be usually assigned to provide assistance. To prepare for college there are some basic steps you will undergo:
STEP 1: Obtain college applications [...]

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Free college admission essay: Travelling through many cultures

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

The beauty of ___ University’s environment lies in its diversity. With its eclectic mix of students, the university brings together unique experiences and personalities. This creates a lively milieu for learning that far exceeds its academic scope. I, myself, have a unique diverse past, which I hope will add a fresh perspective to the university. [...]

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College admission essay: Strength of character

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Essay 11:
Even at a young age, I knew well enough that life is an adventure. Each step should be lived, and each person and experience that crosses our paths should be accepted with openness. It is through this that we learn and become better people.
I’ve always believed that one can never be too young to [...]

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Free college admission essay: Why do you want to attend our school?

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Question: “Describe the unique characteristics of ___ University that most interest you.  Why do these interests make you a good match for this school?”
When considering the ___ University, I am struck the most by its wealth of resources and its diverse student body. I am impressed by the prestigious faculty that before, I only read [...]

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Getting into the University of Texas at Austin

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

The University of Texas at Austin consistently ranks amongst the top 50 best colleges in America, according to the U.S. News and World Report’s annual survey. It is said to be one of the best value colleges because of its public university status and diverse range of academic offerings.
The History of The University of Texas [...]

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Getting into UC Berkeley

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Consistently ranked as one of the preeminent universities in the US, the University of California at Berkeley is one of the country’s premier universities. It ranks as one of the top thirty best colleges in America for 2008 . It is almost always ranked as the best public university in the US.  The university is [...]

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