According to the ETS website, the TOEFL iBT™ Special Home Edition and GRE™ General Test at-home solutions are now accessible to international test-takers who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These tests are currently available wherever the computer-delivered TOEFL iBT™ and GRE General test are usually available, except for Mainland China and Iran. ETS…
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Planning College Visits: 5 Questions to Ask
Here are some questions and answers to consider as you plan your college visits: #1 When is the best time of year for high-school students to visit colleges? In general, the best time to visit is while college classes are in session (avoid finals and breaks whenever possible) so you can experience what the campus…
The Busy Life of a BSN/RN Student, Pharmacy Technician, and Entrepreneur
Learn how real students navigate their way through the admissions process and school itself! Meet Kristen, BSN/RN student in her final semester, pharmacy technician, and busy online business owner! Kristen, thank you for sharing your story with us! What inspired you to become a nurse? Kristen: I have wanted to be a nurse for so…
USC to Make Undergrad Education Free to Qualifying Students
USC will be introducing two new policies to make undergraduate education more affordable for those in need of financial aid, according to the USC website. First-year students beginning their studies this fall and spring 2021 will see these adjustments to the USC’s financial aid package: Students from U.S. families with an annual income of $80,000…
Wake Up to Your Amazing Career Possibilities [Episode 354]
Woken awakes you to meaningful career opportunities [Show summary] Are you wondering what your career path should be? How to create it? Our guest today is an NYU Stern MBA and associate-certified coach who also serves as a consultant for the Career Design Lab at Columbia. In addition, she is the founder and CEO of Woken,…
What College Applicants Need to Know about AP and Other Advanced Level Courses
There are a number of benefits to taking on additional academic challenges during high school. Let’s explore some of these options and their pros and cons. What are AP classes? AP refers to Advanced Placement classes. These are high school classes taught with college-level curriculum and expectations. If completed successfully, AP courses can set you…
How to Make Your College Application Stand Out: Beyond Test Scores and GPA
Assuming your test scores and GPA are in the competitive range for your top choice schools, what else can make you stand out in a positive way? In my five years of reviewing undergraduate applications for admission to the University of Michigan, I considered a number of additional factors in determining overall fit. 4 ways…
How to Get Started on Your Personal Statement with One Easy Technique
Okay, you’ve calmed down after your initial essay-writing anxiety, and you still don’t know where to begin. How do you capture your whole life in the meager number of characters allotted? What is clustering? Whether you’re feeling stuck or feeling overwhelmed by all the ideas bouncing around in your head, a stellar technique to start…
ACT to Permit Retaking Single Sections of Exam
According to a report in the New York Times, students who wish to improve their scores could retake individual parts of the exam, instead of the entire ACT. This will take a lot of pressure off test-takers, enabling them to improve their scores on one section without risking getting lower scores on sections they…
Encore: Focus on Fit in Admissions [Episode 334]
I am taking time off for family this week, and as a result I decided to air an encore of one of our most popular shows ever, Focus on Fit. I chose it not only because of its popularity, but because the topic is relevant to so many, if not all, specialties. A solid understanding…
How to Use Powerful Details to Create Strong Essays
To really draw your readers into your goal-focused essay, you’re going to want to lay the scene for your future accomplishments. After all, what better way to convince the adcom of your ambitions than to illustrate them in your essay? First, identify your goal. When you begin your essay, try showing yourself having reached your…
The Art of Interviewing—Are You a “Can” or a “Cannot”?
“I am doomed… This is a disaster… I really never expected this… What am I going to do?” This from Daniel, a prospective PhD student. I couldn’t imagine what had happened to cause such a negative response, especially as Daniel is a very strong candidate with impeccable credentials. My shock was further compounded when he…
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