A recommendation letter for college is a summary of years of hard work both in high school and before. Does yours show off your outstanding work...or barely scratch the surface of what you’ve accomplished? Recommendation letters play an important role in the college...
The OnToCollege College Application Guide It's College Application Time! In addition to OnToCollege College Planning Materials in the College & Career Readiness course, these resources can help answer college application questions: How Many Colleges Should I Apply to?...
So, a student asked you for a recommendation letter. Now what? How do you write a high-impact recommendation letter? Recommendations are critical for securing scholarships and admission. A 2019 survey from the National Association for College Admission Counseling...
These resources for students and families can help with college prep during the summer months. While summer is fun, it’s also the best time for students to build skills and push themselves to reach their goals. Register and Prepare for June and July ACT® Tests and/or...
How do you write a great college essay that makes colleges notice you? Use these 5 tips to write a better college essay. Admissions counselors receive application after application, and they want to know if you will fit in well. Writing an essay that truly reflects...
As senior year approaches, you have a lot on your plate. The Common Application is a helpful resource to save you time in the college application process. But what is the Common App, and how does it work? What is the Common App? The Common Application (Common App) is...
Ask John Anything! Personal Statements That Pop. John discusses the importance of the personal statement on the Common Application and offers his five best tips to help you perfect yours. A personal statement is an account of your achievements, talents, interests, and...
How do you write a great college essay that makes colleges notice you? Use these five keys to spice up your college essays. Admissions counselors receive application after application and want to know if you will fit in well at their school. To do this, they look to...
Recommendation letters play an important role in the college admissions process. A 2023 survey from the National Association for College Admission Counseling found that colleges put more weight on recommendation letters from counselors and teachers than on activities...
