When to Use the Additional Information Section
Maximizing the Common App: When to Use the Additional Information Section Colleges applications ask for A LOT of information! Nevertheless, students sometimes feel like they need to say more in order for the colleges to truly understand their qualifications or circumstances. Most applications, including the Common App, offer students an opportunity to provide this additional […]
MYTH #12: A deferral means the student is never getting into a particular school
Debunking Common College Admissions Myths
MYTH #11: Students must follow a predetermined linear path after high school
Debunking Common College Admissions Myths
MYTH #10: To demonstrate leadership, students must lead school clubs or sports teams
Debunking Common College Admissions Myths
MYTH #9: Students should become “well-rounded” by joining a variety of school clubs and completing service hours
Debunking Common College Admissions Myths
MYTH #8: Students should always take the hardest classes offered by their high schools
Debunking Common College Admissions Myths
MYTH #7: Applying Via An Early Decision Plan Eliminates Choice
Debunking Common College Admissions Myths
MYTH #6: With top grades and test scores, students can get into any college of their choosing
Debunking Common College Admissions Myths
MYTH #5: Test-optional policies eliminate the need to take standardized tests
Debunking Common College Admissions Myths
MYTH #4: High school classmates are competing for the “same spots” in the college admissions process
Debunking Common College Admissions Myths
