by Chelese Belmont INT. A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT’S BEDROOM – NIGHT A STUDENT, 17, sits at a desk pondering life. As she clicks on the link to her dream school, we CUT TO a close up on the wide smile spreading across her face as she hears a college counselor’s voice in her head. COLLEGE…
3 Tips to Tackle the “Why Us” Essay
by Whitney Enwemeka When you apply to college, most schools will ask for your: Transcript Test Scores Personal Statement Resume Some colleges will also require an extra essay on why you would like to attend their school or, as many college counselors say, a “why us?” essay. In asking this question, admission officers are trying…
How to put together a dance application that shines
by Makeda Easter You’ve spent countless hours in dance studios. You’ve given up your weekends for dance competitions and dream about getting corrections from your ballet teacher. You’ve dedicated your life to the wonderful feeling of being on stage and performing for an audience. When it comes to college applications, having a strong background in…
When should YOU be preparing?
Many students begin preparing for the SAT/ACT as early as the summer before their junior year, while others put it off until fall of their senior year. Whether you fall in the first or last group (or somewhere in between), the important thing is that you wait until you have taken the necessary high school…
Tips for Transferring Colleges
by Whitney Enwemeka Deciding to transfer colleges can be a challenging decision to make, and it presents various obstacles, whether you are transferring from a community college to a 4-year university or from one university to another. When I was an admissions counselor at the University of Southern California, I enjoyed reading the applications of…
