Category: Process & Strategy
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Colleges Where Interviews are Required or Strongly Recommended
Some colleges and universities offer interview opportunities to prospective students. Often interview opportunities are limited to students who have submitted applications, which some schools offer them to all prospective students. For those colleges offering interviews, the degree of importance varies by school. Watch for interview opportunities and requirements for the schools on your college list—especially…
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How to Avoid a U Michigan Deferral?
Deferrals (also known as postponements) from the University of Michigan are a common source of frustration. Tens of thousands of students submit applications and supporting materials to UMichigan by the November 1 early action deadline expecting a decision in late December. Come late December, thousands of EA applicants, some exceptionally qualified, are surprised to learn…
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How the Harvard Admissions Process Really Works
A lawsuit against Harvard University provided a glimpse into little-known aspects of the school’s undergraduate selection process. Harvard, like other extremely-selective schools, is known for turning down well-qualified applicants with stellar academic and extracurricular achievements, including valedictorians and students with perfect entrance exam scores. Documents made public as part of a lawsuit reveal how Harvard…
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Matching Career Options with Personality and Interests
Many high school students (and older people too) are interested in learning about careers that fit with their personality type, interests, strengths & weaknesses, and likes & dislikes. There are a number of self-assessment tools to help you. Some of these resources also provide a list of suggested college majors and careers that are…