WHAT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS OFFICES WON'T TELL YOU - WSJ
According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal supplement, there are (at least) "10 Things College Admissions Won't Tell You".
The piece makes observations about several aspects of the college admissions process - for example: that colleges give more weight to grades in college-prep courses; that reviewers are aware that some essays they receive may be "ghost-written"; that a fair number of colleges are having second thoughts about requiring the SAT or ACT; that class rank is not as important as it used to be, with colleges preferring to take a "holistic" approach these days.
The piece also points out the importance of getting a good teacher recommendation and the weight colleges give to candidates who are children of alumni. In addition, it cautions that the admissions office monitors the status of accepted candidates' grades and conduct through graduation and beyond.
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BETTER TO WRITE NOTES LONGHAND THAN TO USE LAPTOP, STUDY SAYS
In a recent study, researchers found that the use of laptops
to take notes may be “harming academic performance.”
According to the psychologists who conducted the study, college
students who had written their notes in longhand were more successful in
answering conceptual questions about the material than students who had taken
their notes with a laptop.
According to the study’s authors, Pam A. Mueller of
Princeton and Daniel M. Oppenheimer of UCLA, using a laptop to take notes
“results in shallower processing”.
The research was published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association of
Psychological Science.
GREAT COLLEGES WITH "SIMPLER" ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS - #5
WAKE FOREST Winston-Salem, NC
Wake Forest does not think standardized testing is "evil", but it does feel that an interview in the admissions process can be more important than scores on the SAT or ACT in indicating who is a good fit for the college. Thus, candidates are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores when applying. If you think they would help, and you would like them considered, you are free to submit them. Otherwise, it's fine if you do not.
Wake Forest, established in 1834, has an undergraduate enrollment just shy of 5,000 students. The deadline for "Early Decision" applications in 2014-15 is November 15, and for "Regular Decision" applications, January 1.
For more information about Wake Forest deadlines and admission, click here .
For helpful information about getting into the college of your choice, see Dr. Droge's book, COLLEGE ADMISSION - CLICK HERE
Wake Forest does not think standardized testing is "evil", but it does feel that an interview in the admissions process can be more important than scores on the SAT or ACT in indicating who is a good fit for the college. Thus, candidates are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores when applying. If you think they would help, and you would like them considered, you are free to submit them. Otherwise, it's fine if you do not.
Wake Forest, established in 1834, has an undergraduate enrollment just shy of 5,000 students. The deadline for "Early Decision" applications in 2014-15 is November 15, and for "Regular Decision" applications, January 1.
For more information about Wake Forest deadlines and admission, click here .
For helpful information about getting into the college of your choice, see Dr. Droge's book, COLLEGE ADMISSION - CLICK HERE
US NEWS RANKS COLLEGES
US News, one of several journals and organizations that rank colleges. has released its latest list of top colleges and universities. Princeton (NJ) takes Number 1 in the "National Universities" category, while Williams (MA) nabs the top spot in "National Liberal Arts Colleges".
Harvard (MA) is ranked 2nd-best university and Yale (CT), 3rd. In a 3-way tie for 4th are Columbia (NY),Stanford (CA), and the University of Chicago (IL). Rounding out the Top 10 are MIT (MA), Duke (NC), Penn (PA), and Cal Tech (CA).
Following Williams is Amherst (MA) and Swarthmore (PA). Wellesley, a women's college in MA, is ranked 4th. Others in the first 10 are: Bowdoin (ME), Pomona (CA), Middlebury (VT), Carleton (MN), Claremont McKenna (CA), and Haverford (PA).
For help in understanding and successfully completing the college admission process, see Dr. Droge's book, COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice - CLICK HERE
Harvard (MA) is ranked 2nd-best university and Yale (CT), 3rd. In a 3-way tie for 4th are Columbia (NY),Stanford (CA), and the University of Chicago (IL). Rounding out the Top 10 are MIT (MA), Duke (NC), Penn (PA), and Cal Tech (CA).
Following Williams is Amherst (MA) and Swarthmore (PA). Wellesley, a women's college in MA, is ranked 4th. Others in the first 10 are: Bowdoin (ME), Pomona (CA), Middlebury (VT), Carleton (MN), Claremont McKenna (CA), and Haverford (PA).
For help in understanding and successfully completing the college admission process, see Dr. Droge's book, COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice - CLICK HERE
GREAT COLLEGES WITH “SIMPLER” ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS - # 4
SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE Bronxville/Yonkers, NY
With 40 wooded acres just 30 minutes north of Manhattan, Sarah Lawrence offers the best of all settings. A highly regarded, co-ed college, established in 1924, SLC has a test-optional policy for admission - that is, applicants are not required to submit scores from the SAT or ACT. The admissions office "is committed to a holistic review process" and focuses on the candidate's transcript and essay, as well as the teacher and counselor recommendations.
Get all the details about admission to Sarah Lawrence College here .
For information about Dr. Droge’s helpful book, COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice, CLICK HERE .
With 40 wooded acres just 30 minutes north of Manhattan, Sarah Lawrence offers the best of all settings. A highly regarded, co-ed college, established in 1924, SLC has a test-optional policy for admission - that is, applicants are not required to submit scores from the SAT or ACT. The admissions office "is committed to a holistic review process" and focuses on the candidate's transcript and essay, as well as the teacher and counselor recommendations.
Get all the details about admission to Sarah Lawrence College here .
For information about Dr. Droge’s helpful book, COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice, CLICK HERE .
GREAT COLLEGES WITH “SIMPLER” ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS - # 3 (WOMEN'S COLLEGE)
BRYN MAWR COLLEGE Bryn Mawr, PA
Bryn Mawr is considered one of the most highly regarded
colleges for women in the country. Founded
in 1885, it is the first women’s college to offer a Ph.D. program. It accepts the Common Application, and submitting
standardized test scores is optional for U.S. citizens and residents.
For information about Dr. Droge’s helpful book, COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice, CLICK HERE .
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