How do you tackle the main essay on the Common Application to give yourself the best shot of writing an essay that is acceptance worthy at even the most selective colleges and universities? While your essay should be unique, … [Read More...]
How to get into the Ivy League – Ethically
So much of what you read, watch, or hear in the media is there to make you feel like it's impossible to get into Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale without cheating your way in or using some … [Read More...]
Learn all about being an undergrad in the UK
Sometimes you just need a change of scenery. If this describes how you are feeling right about now and you are an American or Canadian high school student, NOW is the time to seriously consider and start researching options for completing your … [Read More...]
Ohio State moves Early Action Deadline in Fall 2021
Ohio State University has announced that it will be moving its traditional November 15 Early Action Deadline to November 1 starting in Fall 2021. The news was shared Monday by Beth A. Wiser, Ohio State's Executive Director of Undergraduate … [Read More...]
Dear 12th Grader: Don’t Blow Your Ivy Chances Now
So many high school seniors are still in real contention for an Ivy League acceptance in the first few weeks of twelfth grade. Then, something happens that takes most of these smart and well-intentioned young people out of the running … [Read More...]
Dear 11th Grader: Don’t Screw Up Your Ivy League Chances Now
One decision you make in eleventh grade, your third year in high school, will directly influence your chances of getting into an Ivy League or similarly selective college or university when you are a high school senior. If you don't make time to … [Read More...]
Dear 10th Grader: Don’t Become An Ivy League Reject!
One decision you make in tenth grade, your second year in high school, will directly influence your chances of getting into an Ivy League or similarly selective college or university when you are a high school senior. Make sure to make time for … [Read More...]
Dear 9th Grader: Don’t get rejected from the Ivy League so soon!
One major decision that you make in ninth grade, your first year in high school, will directly influence your chances of getting into an Ivy League or similarly selective college or university when you are a high school senior. If you can avoid … [Read More...]
Wake Forest Reveals Summer 2021 Pre-College Programs for High School Students
Wake Forest University's Summer Immersion Program is an opportunity for high school students to pursue their passions, immerse themselves in a career pathway or field of study, and engage with Wake Forest faculty and professionals. With twenty unique … [Read More...]
University of Rochester Application Deadlines Extended
The University of Rochester has announced a major shift it its Regular Decision and Early Decision II application deadlines for the current admissions cycle. Dr. Robert J. Alexander, Rochester's Dean of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Enrollment … [Read More...]
Demonstrate Interest in DigiPen, Get a Computer
DigiPen Institute of Technology is taking rewards for demonstrating interest to a new level. While many colleges and universities reward students who demonstrate interest (including visiting campus, communication via phone or email with an … [Read More...]
An introduction to attending college in France and beyond
While many students dream of studying abroad for a semester in college, fewer students seem ready to take the plunge of completing their entire college or university experience in a foreign country. Yet, from my experience working with students and … [Read More...]
Best College Acceptance Gifts for the Class of 2021
After applying ED to Tulane, my first two students in the Class of 2021 received their offers of Fall 2021 admission this week. Thus, around these parts at least, College Acceptance Season has officially begun! With the bulk of Early Decision and … [Read More...]
1404 Error: University of Georgia Early Action Stats Full of Spin
The University of Georgia releases its Early Action decisions on November 20, 2020; yet, the university has already released aggregate data on those who applied Early Action. In the process UGA has released information indented to skew the public's … [Read More...]
What to make of Tufts’ Early Decision Deadline Extension
While occasionally colleges extend application deadlines in response to hurricanes or other natural disasters, Tufts' announcement in October that it would extend its Early Decision I (EDI) deadline from November 1 to November 17 in response to … [Read More...]
Building Your Best College List
Putting together your college list requires more thought than deciding what you want to wear today. Yet, far too many students that I've worked with probably put MORE thought into their daily clothing choices than they put into how to develop a final … [Read More...]
How to Prepare for IELTS Online at Home
As IELTS experts, we spend a lot of time answering questions about IELTS Exam preparation and the best ways to go about preparing for this all-important exam during a global pandemic. Online education is becoming the new normal during a time when … [Read More...]
Many high school counselors mean well but…
It's bad enough that most public high school counselors are overworked by insanely high student caseloads and underpaid by salary scales that don't reward those counselors of exceptional quality. What's even worse is that these high school counselors … [Read More...]
The 3 Dos and Dont’s to get Accepted into America’s Most Selective Colleges
There is so much misinformation out there regarding how to get into America's most selective colleges, and sadly, a lot of it comes from high school counselors themselves. Luckily, by reading on, you will get some of the best advice that many high … [Read More...]
Another Reason Why Your Common Application Essay is So Bad
If your attempt at writing a strong Common Application essay is failing, you very well could be making this major mistake in the drafting process. Fix it and you will give yourself a fighting chance to write an essay that is actually … [Read More...]
Why Your Common Application Essay is So Bad
If your attempt at writing a strong Common Application essay is failing, chances are that you are making this one major mistake in the drafting process. Fix it and you will give yourself a fighting chance to write an essay that is actually … [Read More...]
University of Maryland joins Common App for 2020-2021 admissions cycle
Better late than never. University of Maryland College Park announced today that it was joining the Common Application for the in-progress 2020-2021 admissions cycle, even though the Common App itself went live on August 1. “We remain committed to … [Read More...]
“Your anguish is justified.” The ACT apology for canceling your registration.
Many colleges have gone test-optional for the 2020-2021 admissions cycle, and so far, ACT, Inc., the publisher of the ACT, has done all it can make colleges appear prescient by doing so. When you can make the individuals running Mizzou (went test … [Read More...]
Common App Goes Live, Adds Clemson, Auburn, and 40 Others
The Common Application, colloquially referred to as the Common App, goes live for the 2020-2021 application cycle on August 1, 2020, and in the process is adding forty-two new members, including big name southern public universities such as Clemson, … [Read More...]
Avoid Tuition Anxiety: Put Strong Merit Aid Colleges on Your List
Already mostly unaffordable for middle-class families, college costs have gone up by about twenty-five percent in just the last ten years. For the past two decades, sticker prices for public and private colleges have increased more than the rate of … [Read More...]
The Ultimate Virtual College Admissions Library – 2020 Edition
The world of college admissions is constantly changing; therefore, it's important to keep the best college admissions recourses close at hand if you are to navigate the admissions process with aplomb. Luckily, we've done the heavy lifting for you. … [Read More...]
How to Get Accepted to Your Dream College of Choice
Applying to your top-choice dream college can be an experience rich with both excitement and anxiety. For competitive colleges and universities, particularly Ivy League schools, students are faced with rigid academic standards and fierce competition … [Read More...]
The Perfect Gifts to Celebrate Getting Into College
Now that you've gotten into college, it's time to celebrate! Welcome to the Class of 2021 College Acceptance Gift Collection presented by Admissions.Blog. These gifts run the gamut from college apparel to dorm safety products. No matter your budget or needs, we've got the perfect college-themed gifts that are a fun or practical way of celebrating getting into college. So, what are you waiting for? Start Shopping … [Read More...]
The Importance of The List
Today, former CollegeMeister client, Cole, University of Michigan Class of 2014, sits down with us to share how he benefited from CollegeMeister services - The List in particular, what he learned from his college experience, and where he's headed … [Read More...]
Expert Essay & Résumé Editing
Nothing ruins a university application quicker than submitting a less-than-perfect personal statement or essay. Take your personal statements and essays to the next level as soon as essay prompts are released this summer. Then, get help with … [Read More...]
Professional & Personalized Interview Prep
Admissions interviews need not be intimidating. Many universities offer applicants the opportunity to interview as part of the admissions process. Sometimes these interviews are informational (an informal exchange of ideas and information). Other times these interviews are evaluative … [Read More...]
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