Why Do I Need a College Admissions Strategy? Picture This: You’ve completed your college application. You breathe a sigh of relief as you click “Submit” or drop the envelope in the mail. Your application and all of your supporting materials work their way to the desk of the admissions officer at your number one choice school. Where it is added to the stack of, depending on the... 

Entrance requirements at colleges vary widely. While some schools are stricter than others, even colleges with open admissions policies will check out a student’s record. Here are some tips to consider when your child is applying for college. Of course, the first place any college will start is a student’s high school record. Most important is the overall classroom performance. Honors... 

It’s easy to get caught up in the madness of the college application process. With so much paperwork to fill out, so many deadlines to meet and so much pressure to get accepted into the college of your choice, even the most laid back student can get stressed out. We try to maintain an even keel at The College A Team, but sometimes, even we get caught up in the frenzy, because a lot is riding... 

Getting into college these days is more than just “fill out the application” and wait for word from the college. Years ago, that may have been the case, but it isn’t any longer. More students are going to college than ever before and that means more competition. AND, those same students are more active than ever before — great grades, lots of activities and community service... 

Every year thousands of students face the challenge of submitting their applications to their dream schools and submitting their masterly crafted College Admission Essay. Before you can ever step on the pavements of the university, an aspiring student’s acceptance letter may be largely dependent on the student’s college admission essay. Admission essays and College Application Essays are... 

Education is one of the most important investments in your life because it will affect your future career. If you are at your senior year in high school, it probably the right time to think about college, and the type of subject your are interested to major in which directly related to the type of career you plan to go for once your enter the workplace. In order to successfully enter into your college... 

Every year, there are thousands of high school graduates aiming to secure a place among limited number of available seats in college. Thus, to prove yourself worthy of a single place in college, you have to make a difference in your admission essay by making it unique and emphatic to the reader. There are simple techniques on how to write an effective college admission essay. Primarily, your essay... 

You’re a recent high school grad or an adult who needs career training. You’re thinking about going to college or technical school. Great! But you’re unsure of the admissions requirements. What kind of grades do you need? Does life experience count? How about entrance exams? Let’s look behind the scenes and discover what you need to know about college admissions. Adult continuing... 

There are several college admissions myths which should be exposed before you apply. These myths often scare certain students from applying to the best schools. Never limit yourself from applying to top colleges because you believe these things: (10) Applicants are pre-screened. Whether using the common application or a school-specific application, college admission offices have enough staff members... 

Which school is the best match for me? Are you currently or did you ever ask yourself that question? Selecting a college is a decision that can’t be taken lightly and a college search requires a lot of dedication and time. What makes a college a good match? There are many factors that should be accounted for when deciding on a good fit for each student. For example, fun extra-curricular activities...