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Category: College Admissions

Is Early Decision Right for Your Teen?

Posted October 30, 2014, 5:00 pm by Randi Mazzella

In the next few weeks, high school seniors face a big dilemma. Should they apply to a school early decision or wait and apply regular decisions in a few months?...

Mastering the “Why This College” Essay

Posted October 29, 2014, 2:00 pm by Andrew Belasco

Many colleges and universities require you to compose an essay on why you wish to attend their school. If you are using Common Application, chances are you will have to...

Simple Truths About the College Essay

Posted October 25, 2014, 2:00 pm by Andrew Belasco

The basic rules for writing a stellar college essay vary little from the general guidelines for producing any strong piece of written work: be authentic, tell a story that is...

How to Write College Application Essays that Really Work

Posted May 21, 2024, 12:08 pm by The Experts at TeenLife

Your application essays play a unique role in the admissions process, one that cannot be achieved with an extra 100 points on your SAT or a couple of decimals on...

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Top 5 Factors Considered in the College Admissions Process

Posted October 1, 2014, 2:00 pm by Stephanie Klein Wassink

While college admissions is considered a druid process steeped in mystery, most admissions officers base their decisions on a foundation of common elements. According to an annual survey by the...

ACT vs. SAT: Which Test Is Right for Your Teen?

Posted September 26, 2014, 3:00 pm by Randi Mazzella

Even though the SAT and ACT are both nationally recognized college admission tests, the tests are very different. While some colleges and universities have decided to become “test optional” (see...

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