Welcome back readers! It seems as though winter arrived sooner than we thought! And with winter, comes sickness going around at school. This is irrelevant to my blog, but I am just warning you to make sure you stay healthy and keep your immune system up! I recently got sick and it is stressful having to make up work for school. The worst time to fall behind in school is right before finals creep up on us vulnerable students. Continue reading
Decisions and Actions
College applications, however stressful they may be, are some of the most important documents you will have to fill out. As you may already know, a college application compiles more or less your profile, and admissions directors compare yours against those of other prospective students. For the most part, you have a choice of what to fill in on your application. Another choice available to you is whether you want to apply to early or regular decision. Continue reading
Rigorous Scheduling
Happy November, my lovely readers! I am going to discuss something that stands out to colleges and universities: a rigorous schedule. If you challenge yourself in high school, admissions officers will feel confident in admitting you to their school because they are safe to assume that you are a hard worker. Not to mention that challenging yourself in high school helps you in the long run because you gain study skills and time management skills. Continue reading
Recommendations
As you may have probably learned, letters of recommendation are an integral part of most college applications. Colleges use recommendation letters to find out more about the way you act in class and school in general. A normal application may show your grades and achievements but a letter of recommendation can show how you participate in class discussions and of your demeanor during class. The letters can also show participation outside of class and can make a lasting impression on admissions officers. Continue reading
Applying to College
The autumn season is now here. You know what that means for you seniors…college applications! It is that stressful but exciting time of year when you begin to apply to colleges. I advise you to start on the application process early; you will thank me for this advice later. You can use the ACT checklist if you want. Whether you are applying by the regular deadline or you are applying early action, getting started early is beneficial for you. Continue reading
How to write right
If you haven’t noticed yet, many college and scholarship applications require essays. The essays can range anywhere from a couple of words to as much as a 500 word essay. Many ask what you have accomplished while more unique ones ask you to invent a new product. Regardless of which essay colleges ask you to write, they all determine your chances of getting into college. College admissions officers use essays to determine your writing skills, and it shows them a different side of you. Continue reading
Testing as a Junior
Happy October, readers! I would like to remind all of you students the importance of taking your standardized tests as soon as you can once you are a Junior. Trust me; it will be a lot less stressful if you take the ACT during your Junior year. Why is this? Simply because if you choose to retake the test to achieve a higher score, you will have enough time before you apply to colleges. I encourage taking the test more than once, just so you can try to exceed your previous score. Continue reading
Welcome Back!
I hope everyone had a fantastic summer and welcome back! If this is your senior year then this school year is something to definitely anticipate. Hopefully, you achieved all your goals for this summer and are ready to kick off a new school year. We’re now a couple days into our semesters and ideally you are back in your “school modes”. For some of you, this will be your last year in high school so savor this experience and try to make the best of it. Continue reading
College Visits
Hello my darling readers! The summer went by way too fast, but I have some things to share with you about my summer. In July, I went to California to visit some universities that I’m considering. I didn’t realize how incredibly helpful these visits could be until I finally experienced them. Continue reading
Summer Fun!
Summer is just around the corner! If you’re like me, you have probably been anticipating summer for a while. A few more days and school will be out. Seniors will be moving on to the next phase of their lives, while juniors have one more year in high school. In time, we juniors will also be moving on to college or other ventures. Next year our schedules will become quite hectic as we begin applying for colleges. The free time we have during summer is a perfect time to start the process. Continue reading