Admissions Essays

College application season is a competitive time for any high school student who hopes to get into a big name school or to get a scholarship. Writing the essay that wins the hearts of the admissions advisors is the key, and fortunately there is more than one way to do that 1. Start early and avoid procrastination at all costs. The earlier you finish your essay, the more chances you [Read More]

There is a perception that Ivy League transfer admissions will not accept community college transfer students. This rumor started partially because some universities do not accept any transfer students into certain programs or fields. The reality, however, is that you can transfer to Ivy League universities from community college. The path may seem improbable, but with the right effort and a community college guide, you will be on your way [Read More]

Transferring to Stony Brook from community college is a wonderful opportunity. For students going to community colleges in New York, or even in Long Island, the transition between SUNY Schools is very smooth. And even for out of state transfers, you’re looking at a quality education for a discount price. Stonybrook offers a pdf that lists all the course equivalencies for transferring credits from neighboring community colleges and colleges. While [Read More]

Would you like to be an Ivy League transfer from community college? More specifically, do you want to be a harvard transfer student? No doubt, starting your harvard transfer application is an important part of the whole harvard transfer process. One thing I can guarantee is this: almost all Harvard transfers from community college have an outstanding transfer application. However, an outstanding Harvard transfer application is not just written on its own and [Read More]

Community college has started redefining the route to bachelors degrees. As a student coming out of high school, it is easy to become discouraged when peers are getting acceptance letters while your mailbox remains barren and empty. Hold your breath though, taking an alternative path through community college may in fact be more beneficial in the long run–financially and academically. High quality courses and cheaper rates at local community college’s [Read More]

The way that some parents and college advisors tell it, you have to begin preparations for the admissions gauntlet when you’re in seventh grade. And while admissions are undoubtedly more competitive today than they were 25 years ago, rest assured there is a school out there that’s just right for you. It’s All About the Fit As a parent who lives in a highly competitive school district, I witness the [Read More]

With an ever-increasing number of students applying to universities, you need a memorable admissions essay to separate yourself from your peers.  A powerful essay will give you a definitive edge in the admissions process. High school transcripts convey how you have faired as a student, but a great essay can be the difference between acceptance and rejection. In as little as five hundred words, the college essay gives you a [Read More]