Applying to college: Ivy League or state schools?
Applying to a prestigious Ivy League school vs. applying to a state school photo credit: yanec The words “Ivy League school” connote a certain prestige among people, not just in the US but in the global community as well. After all, who wouldn’t want to receive a diploma from any of the eight places of [...]
Filed under College and university admissions, April 2nd, 2008How to apply to US Colleges as a foreign student
A guide for non-US residents on how to apply to college in the USA When faced with the important process of how to apply for college, one can be easily daunted by the many forms, tests, and trivial requirements of colleges around the world. Even with soaring test scores and impeccable transcripts, it is still [...]
Filed under College and university admissions, March 27th, 2008How to write memorable college admission essays
There are lots of mind-boggling questions swirling around students’ minds, as they hold their pen and wonder what to write for a piece of paper called College Admission Essay. Some of the questions that bother them are the following: what is the style of writing they should adopt for this specific kind of essay, what [...]
Filed under College and university admissions, March 20th, 2008Finding topics for college admission essays
If you are seriously considering applying to college or any graduate school, part of the preparation that you cannot ignore, aside from taking the required standardized tests, is the preparation of a well-crafted college admission essay or graduate school admission essay, including MBA essay, as part of your application to college or grad school. This [...]
Filed under Business School Admissions,College and university admissions,Graduate school admissions, March 11th, 2008How to apply for a scholarship
High school is nearly over and preparation for college is just around the corner. Admittedly, not all students can afford to continue their education due to financial restraints so the next best thing available for those who do not have the financial capability is to apply for a college scholarship. Those students who are qualified [...]
Filed under College and university admissions, March 9th, 2008Applying to College made easy
While there is no sure-fire formula for getting into the country’s top colleges, these simple guidelines, along with some personality brush-ups here and there, can very well be everything you need to nail that application. Getting into the college or university of your dreams isn’t really as hard as some make it out to be. [...]
Filed under College and university admissions, March 5th, 2008Writing college admissions essays the EASY way
Scholastic records and entrance test results don’t provide any clue about an applicant’s personality or characteristics. A college admission essay is the only way for admission officers to get to know you outside the context of academic performance. In writing the draft of your college application essay, take note of the fact that you should [...]
Filed under College and university admissions, March 1st, 2008How to apply to Harvard University
The first ever college founded in North America, Harvard University found its small beginnings almost four centuries ago, in 1636. Through the vote of Great and General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the college started with nine students, a far cry from the current enrollees of 18,000 (excluding those enrolled in the he Harvard [...]
Filed under College and university admissions, February 28th, 2008Low Grades are not fatal to your MBA or college application
You are seriously aiming to apply to the college or business school of your choice. You have taken the required tests, and now, you are ready for the grueling application process. In particular, you need to pay attention to the College Admission Essay, or MBA essay as part of your application, since the college admission [...]
Filed under Business School Admissions,College and university admissions, February 26th, 2008Welcome to sampleadmissionessay.com
This blog focuses on the often-stressful process of applying to college, law school, medical school, MBA programs, or graduate programs. We will give you free tips and assistance on how to use the personal statement, statement of purposes, or admission essay to get an edge over your competition. We will feature free drafts of admission [...]
Filed under Uncategorized, February 19th, 2008