Teacher Recommendation Letters – Tips and Tricks
Teacher Recommendation Letters – Tips and Tricks At College Insights, we believe you should paint a picture of your accomplishments, potential and character with teacher recommendation letters. Such letters will help round out your academic profile, adding qualitative factors to your application. They also provide insight into what you are like as a student and […]
PSAT – What is That?
PSAT – What is That? We at College Insights wanted to reach out and provide you with some insights into the PSAT. People often mistakenly believe that the “P” stands for “Practice” when, in fact, it stands for “Preliminary”; therefore, the Preliminary SAT! The PSAT is an important test for a few reasons and understanding […]
College Essays – Required, NOT Optional!
College Essays – Required, NOT Optional! At College Insights, we believe your college essay is one of the most important parts of your application package because it is your opportunity to reveal your best qualities and show an admissions committee what makes you stand out from everyone else. In our opinion, a compelling essay […]
Extracurricular Activities—“Pursue your Passion!”
Extracurricular Activities—“Pursue your Passion!” A common question we receive is in regards to which extracurricular activities will look best on a college application. Our simple rule of thumb is to “pursue your passion” – in other words, do what you love to do with your free time. Why? Our experience is that the schools that […]
College Interviews — Worth It?
College Interviews — Worth It? We at College Insights believes that when offered, interviews offer our students an extra and beneficial extra “arrow in the quiver”. You’ll be better informed when making the important decision about choosing the “right fit” college, and the fact that you took the initiative to schedule an interview will underscore […]
Applications and Financial Aid Forms — “Be Proactive”!
Applications and Financial Aid Forms — “Be Proactive”! Congratulations! You have chosen your “Final List” of schools. It is time to go through what we call the college “application process” and the “financial aid process” to get into your “right school” and get as much free money as possible! In order to maximize your results […]
How to Get Extra Credit with the Admissions Office — “Demonstrate Interest”!
How to Get Extra Credit with the Admissions Office — “Demonstrate Interest”! It’s no secret that the college process is both complex and competitive. However, here are some simple tips for your student to gain extra points in the admissions process by demonstrating interest! College admissions offices often give students extra credit for interacting with […]
College Attributes — What to Look for when Searching for the “Right” School
College Attributes — What to Look for when Searching for the “Right” School We think the BEST chance for college success is to pick the “right school” unique to you! Ideally, where you will be happy! In summary, think of this, “big, small, country, city” — which school is your “best fit”? Outlined below are […]
“Senioritis” — A Mysterious Disease!
“Senioritis” — A Mysterious Disease! There is a mysterious disease that many high school seniors magically catch in the Fall of their senior year – a disease known as “senioritis”. Students wake up in their senior year and realize, “…this is the last year of my high school experience – it’s the last year I […]
College Freshman Checklist — What to Pack?
College Freshman Checklist — What to Pack? Congratulations Graduate! What’s Next? As high school draws to a close, it’s time to start preparing for the next adventure… College! To best prepare, here are tried and true tips and tricks: Memorize your social security number. You’ll need it. Shop early and shop sales. […]