Here are the links to important dates and deadlines coming soon (Be sure to confirm these dates with the College Board, ACT, or appropriate agency.):
TEST - Deadline
SAT Test
May 8 - Deadline to register for June 6 SAT Test
May 27 - Late registration deadline for June 6 SAT Test
Link for College Board click here
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AP Exams
Week 1 - May 4 to May 8
and
Week 2 - May 11 to May 15
Link for AP Calendar click here
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ACT Test
May 8 - Deadline to register for June 13 ACT Test
May 9-22 - Deadline for Late Registration for the June 13 Test
Link for ACT Test Site click here
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For a preview of Dr. Droge's helpful book, COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice click here
WHAT TO DO IF WAIT-LISTED
First, if you have been wait-listed from a college, here is
what not to do: nothing.
This is no time to be sitting around merely worrying and
hoping. This is a time for action. It is not too late. The goal of every
college application should be to stand out in a positive way. That goal does
not change after a wait-list. If your application is just sitting in a pile
somewhere, chances are that it is not going to stand out. You can do something
about that. Try one or more of the following:
-- It has been several months since you sent in your
application. Have you had any positive news since then? Have you won any
awards, or had a poem published, or become captain or editor? Let the
admissions office know.
-- If you have no news to share, make some. Sign up for an
elective term course. Submit poems to newspapers, magazines, and contests. Try
to get elected or appointed to a leadership position in an extra-curricular
activity. Volunteer for a charitable activity outside of school – at a hospital
or nursing home or Habitat for Humanity or the like. In some way, add another
activity or appointment to your schedule. When you do, let the admissions
office know.
-- Call the admissions office and let them know that you
care enough about your candidacy to get in touch and to update your
application. Tell them about what you have been doing and what good things have
happened since your application was submitted. Let them know what you have to
offer them and why they will be glad that they accepted you. Let them know that
they are number one, that if you are accepted, you will attend. Give them a
voice to attach to the name on your application, a personality, a life full of
good cheer, a basketful of reasons to put you in the “admit” pile. If possible,
speak with the representative who covers your area. In whatever way possible,
make that rep your advocate.
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For more information about the college admission process, see Dr. Droge's book, COLLEGE ADMISSION click here
IVY LEAGUE ACCEPTANCE RATES - CLASS OF 2019
The Ivy League colleges have just sent their acceptance notices and here is how the admit rates shape up:
College / Admit Rate (In percentage)
Harvard / 5.33%
Columbia / 6.1
Yale / 6.49
Princeton / 6.99
Brown / 8.49
Penn / 9.9
Dartmouth / 10.3
Cornell / 14.9
College / Admit Rate (In percentage)
Harvard / 5.33%
Columbia / 6.1
Yale / 6.49
Princeton / 6.99
Brown / 8.49
Penn / 9.9
Dartmouth / 10.3
Cornell / 14.9
SCHOLARSHIPS: MAKE PROM OUTFIT OF DUCK TAPE, WIN THOUSAND$
If you are planning to go to the prom this year, you may be interested in the details of this scholarship.
In a nutshell, make prom wear out of "Duck Tape" and attend a school-sanctioned prom in it. Take pictures and send them to the contest.
Prizes will be given to the "best" outfits, as determined by the judges.
The First Place couple will receive $10,000 each and an added $5,000 for the school. Second Place gets $5,000 each and $3,000 for the school. And Third Place wins $3,000 each, with $2,000 for the school.
Seven "Runner-Up" prizes of $500 (per) will also be awarded.
The deadline is June 1, 2015.
Be sure to see the website for all the details and deadlines. CLICK HERE
$50,000 GOOGLE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE SET
The deadline for the 2015 Google Science Fair, which offers a number of outstanding awards, has been set for May 18, 2015. Here's the info -
Are you a science buff? Are you between the ages of 13 and 18? Would you be interested in competing for numerous, amazing prizes, such as $50,000 in scholarship funding, or a trip to the Galapagos Islands? Then you may want to consider registering for the Google Science Fair.
The Google Science Fair is an online science competition - a BIG-TIME online science competition. Details for the 2015 Fair have now been released.
Get the details and all your questions answered at this FAQ CLICK HERE
For a helpful look at the college admission process, see COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice. CLICK HERE
Are you a science buff? Are you between the ages of 13 and 18? Would you be interested in competing for numerous, amazing prizes, such as $50,000 in scholarship funding, or a trip to the Galapagos Islands? Then you may want to consider registering for the Google Science Fair.
The Google Science Fair is an online science competition - a BIG-TIME online science competition. Details for the 2015 Fair have now been released.
Get the details and all your questions answered at this FAQ CLICK HERE
For a helpful look at the college admission process, see COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice. CLICK HERE
BEST BOOKS ABOUT TEST PREP, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND COLLEGE ADMISSION
Here are popular and helpful books aimed at test preparation, scholarships, and college admission:
Cracking the ACT with 6 Practice Tests by Princeton Review
"Techniques that actually work. Everything you need to know for a high score. Practice your way to perfection."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Cracking the SAT with 5 Practice Tests by Princeton Review
""Techniques that actually work. Everything you need to know for a high score. Practice your way to perfection."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2015: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes by Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe
"Information on 1.5 million scholarships, grants, and prizes is easily accessible in this revised directory with more than 300 new listings that feature awards indexed by career goal, major, academics, public service, talent, athletics, religion, ethnicity, and more."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Best Colleges 2015 by U.S. News and World Report
"...Discover the country's best universities, liberal arts colleges, regional colleges and universities, historically black colleges and universities, and undergraduate engineering programs and business programs."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
College Admission: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice by Dr. Edward Droge
"This book accommodates students of virtually any age or grade, even below high school, who want to know quickly and simply, without excessive fanfare and without an extensive commitment of time and energy, what is required to put together a successful college application. Brief by design, it is jam-packed with valuable information and insight for college-bound students and their parents. What works? What is really important to know? Explanations and descriptions are intentionally kept concise and are written in easy-to-understand, easily accessible language."
$4.99
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Cracking the ACT with 6 Practice Tests by Princeton Review
"Techniques that actually work. Everything you need to know for a high score. Practice your way to perfection."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Cracking the SAT with 5 Practice Tests by Princeton Review
""Techniques that actually work. Everything you need to know for a high score. Practice your way to perfection."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2015: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes by Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe
"Information on 1.5 million scholarships, grants, and prizes is easily accessible in this revised directory with more than 300 new listings that feature awards indexed by career goal, major, academics, public service, talent, athletics, religion, ethnicity, and more."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Best Colleges 2015 by U.S. News and World Report
"...Discover the country's best universities, liberal arts colleges, regional colleges and universities, historically black colleges and universities, and undergraduate engineering programs and business programs."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
College Admission: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice by Dr. Edward Droge
"This book accommodates students of virtually any age or grade, even below high school, who want to know quickly and simply, without excessive fanfare and without an extensive commitment of time and energy, what is required to put together a successful college application. Brief by design, it is jam-packed with valuable information and insight for college-bound students and their parents. What works? What is really important to know? Explanations and descriptions are intentionally kept concise and are written in easy-to-understand, easily accessible language."
$4.99
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
JANUARY CHECKLIST
Here are some things to do in January:
If you are seeking financial aid, fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid):
Click Here
Register for the SAT
Click Here
Explore Subject Tests
Click Here
Register for the ACT
Click Here
For a full look at 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
If you are seeking financial aid, fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid):
Click Here
Register for the SAT
Click Here
Explore Subject Tests
Click Here
Register for the ACT
Click Here
For a full look at 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
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