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Brief, informational pieces that tell you what to do and when about college admissions. Each “Real Buzz” corresponds to an individual guide.

GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

  1. Courses, Grades, Etc.
  2. Choosing Extracurricular Activities
  3. Teacher Counselor Relationships
  4. Tests & Test Prep

FINDING COLLEGES YOU LOVE

  1. Your College List
  2. Visiting Colleges
  3. Relationships with Colleges

GATHERING APPLICATION AMMUNITION

  1. Your Activities Resume
  2. Personal Stories

WOWING ADMISSIONS PEOPLE

  1. Early Applications
  2. Completing Applications
  3. Writing Essays
  4. Recommendations
  5. Admissions Interviews

MAKING YOUR FINAL CHOICE

  1. The End Of The RoadA. Deferrals, Waitlists, Denials
    B. Choosing Your College

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The Guides

The 15 comprehensive guides that provide everything you need to know about each admission topic area.

Guide 1: COURSES, GRADES AND INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS
What Colleges Look For In Academic Preparation

Guide 2: EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
What You Do With Your Time When You Are Not In Class

Guide 3: TEACHER AND COUNSELOR RELATIONSHIPS
They’re More Important Than You Might Think

Guide 4: TESTS AND TEST PREPARATION
Which Tests To Take, Why and When

Guide 5: YOUR COLLEGE LIST
Finding And Choosing Colleges That Your’re Going To Love

Guide 6: COLLEGE VISITS
The Best Way Of Finding Out What You Want In A College

Guide 7: RELATIONSHIPS WITH COLLEGES
How To Make College Contacts A “Tip Factor” In Your College Admissions

Guide 8: YOUR ACTIVITIES RESUME
Helping Colleges To “Get” Who You Are

Guide 9: COLLECTING PERSONAL STORIES AND ANECDOTES
A Secret Weapon In Writing Application Essays

Guide 10: TO DO OR NOT TO DO EARLY APPLICATIONS
Early Action, Restricted Early Action And Early Decision

Guide 11: COMPLETING UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS
How To Make Your Best Case To The Colleges

Guide 12: WRITING ADMISSIONS ESSAYS
How To Be More Than Your GPA And Test Scores

Guide 13: LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
What Colleges Look For In Academic Preparation

Guide 14: ADMISSIONS INTERVIEWS
Knowing Exactly What To Say And Do

Guide 15: THE END OF THE ADMISSIONS ROAD
   A. Dealing With Deferred Admissions, Waitlists And Denials
   B. Choosing Your College

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Checklists

Checklists, grids, forms and sample emails and letters that will help make the admissions process a lot easier for you.

ACTIVITES RESUME

Model Activities Resume

Sample Activities Resume

APPLICATION CHECKLISTS, FORMS AND GRIDS

Master Admissions Checklist

Individual Application Checklist

Application Due Dates Master List

Information You Need Before Filling Out Applications

Materials To Gather Before Completing Applications

APPLICATION ESSAYS

Master Essay Grid

COLLEGE LIST

College Selection Questionnaire

COLLEGE VISITS

Questions To Ask Current Students

INTERVIEW MATERIALS

Making An Admissions Appointment

College Interview “Cheat Sheet”

Some Possible Questions From Interviewers

Some Questions To Ask Interviewers

Sample Thank You Note To Interviewer

RECOMMENDATION MATERIALS

What To Provide High School Counselors

What To Provide Teachers

What To Provide Other Recommenders

Sample College List For Counselors, Teachers and Other Recommenders

Cover Sheet For Recommenders

A. For A Counselor
B. For Teachers
C. For Recommenders

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Other Resources

Other information and resources to keep you up-to-date and on top of the admissions process.

TIMELINE 9TH-12TH GRADES
Freshman
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Junior
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FINANCIAL AID
COOL WEB LINKS
BOOKS PEOPLE RAVE ABOUT
ADMISSIONS GLOSSARY
WISE WORDS
College Scholarships
Financial Aid
General Admissions Information
Learning Disabled Students

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Checklists

Connections to other admission possible users and adMISSION POSSIBLE staff.


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Good College Advice: Choosing Activities You Love
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Finding The Right College For You
Organizing Your College Applications: The First Step Of Admission To College
College Admission Letters That Sing Your Praises
College Selection – How to Find a College or University That’s Right For You
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Developing Relationships With Admissions Reps Through A College Interview
Writing Your College Personal Statement
What Early Admission Is All About
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Help With A College Admissions Application
What Exactly Is College Admissions?
College Essay Tips To Ease Your Fears
Writing “The Best Possible” College Admission Essay
How To Write An Over-The-Top College Essay For Your Applications
Choosing The Right College
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