Monthly Archives: May 2015
7Thu 2015
How to Write the Personal Essay
As a former English major, I’ve always enjoyed writing but understand it’s not everyone’s favorite pasttime. The good news is that this isn’t your standard English essay. The bad news is that you’ve got only 650 words to tell your
5Tue 2015
The Admissions Officer: What do they look for?
Admissions officers are looking for students who are competitive as well as compelling. GPA, testing, teacher evaluations, extracurricular activities, essays and personal qualities are evaluated individually and then given an overall rating. This final rating is often the deciding factor.