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How to Get Into Business School: 3 Forgotten Elements to "Unforget"
February 9, 2018
What are the important considerations when thinking about how to get into business school? We all know you should have a strong GPA, significant work experience for a few years after college, and a good GMAT or GRE score. These factors are obvious and they don’t tell the whole story.
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Tips and Tricks on How to Become a Straight A Student
February 6, 2018
Many students set their sights on having straight A’s. Not only is it great to show your parents these strong marks and receive glowing praise, but being a straight A student has long been recognized as the key to successful applications at top schools. Having straight A’s is a common goal, yet a difficult one to achieve. What’s the answer to how to become a straight A student?
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How to Prepare for Law School in College: 5 Tips to Ensure Success
February 2, 2018
Very shortly into your first few weeks of law school, you’ll hear about a hundred times that the purpose of law school is first and foremost to train you how to “think like a lawyer.” But how can you get ready to think this way and perform well in your critical 1L year? Is there anything you can do in college in order to make sure you’re better suited for the law school environment? What’s the trick for how to prepare for law school?
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Should I Reschedule My MCAT Test Date?: Know When to Do So
January 31, 2018
In studying for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), almost every student encounters the daunting question, “Am I prepared or should I push back my MCAT test date?” This is a critical component for performance on the MCAT and arguably as important as mastery of content, familiarity with test format and timing, and ultimately confidence in your level of preparedness for the exam.
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5 Summer Activities That Don't Actually Impress Colleges
January 26, 2018
Everyone seems to have an opinion about the “right” summer activities for a high school student, especially in the summer before senior year. Let’s clear something up, right off the bat: there is no “right” way to spend your summer, and no clear plan any type of candidate must follow to achieve admissions success. Most people who tell you that there is a single path to success either A) don’t know what they are talking about or B) have a strong profit motive.
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7 High School Activities That Won't Help You Stand Out
January 22, 2018
Students and their parents always ask for my advice about what high school activities they should pursue. Answering this question well means knowing the kid, knowing the opportunities available, and knowing the goals. It’s easier to advise generally what not to pursue.
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What I Loved the Most About Being a Yale Student
January 18, 2018
I was standing outside of the Georgetown Intercultural Center the first time I heard the school's pride cheer, “Hoya Saxa!” I remember feeling excited not only that other Georgetown students shared my love for the school, but also that the situation summed up the university so well.
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Studying Abroad: How to Prepare for the Experience
January 12, 2018
Tags culture , study abroad , studying abroad , travel , world travel
Studying abroad is a unique opportunity, which is why students who are fortunate enough to have the chance to do it are often encouraged to. However, studying abroad is not without its challenges, and deciding how to prepare for such an important trip is a major one. From the practical matters of visas and paperwork to the less concrete (but no less important) issues that may arise such as homesickness, this guide will help you prepare for studying abroad.
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Top-20 Law Schools: Which Produces the Best Return on Investment?
January 11, 2018
If you’re thinking of applying to law school, you probably already know that it can be very expensive. For the top-10 law schools, the average price of tuition is over $40,000 per year. For a 3-year degree, that means you are spending upwards of $120,000 on tuition alone – not including living expenses. This is a serious investment of time and money!
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Tips on How to Prepare a Strong Transfer Application
January 4, 2018
If you are interested in transferring colleges, you are most definitely not alone. The percentage of students who change undergraduate institutions at least once is more than 30%. No matter how common this move may be, it represents a big decision. Your transfer application should be approached with as much effort as you put into your original applications!