FRENCH: About College Admissions: U.S.: Applying to College? Here's What NOT to Do.

lunes, 10 de enero de 2011

About College Admissions: U.S.: Applying to College? Here's What NOT to Do.

If you can't see this email, click here

College Admissions: U.S.

College Admissions: U.S.

Plan for College

Choose a School

Apply

From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S.

If you're applying to selective colleges, one sure way to hurt your chances is to make silly mistakes. Today's newsletter looks at some of the common blunders made by college applicants.

10 Bad Essay Topics

A masterful writer can make any essay topic work. However, these 10 bad essay topics often go astray.

Related Articles:

See More About: college admission essays writing tips essay editing

Delete These 12 Facebook Photos Now

Yes, some college admissions officers do a little extra research to learn more about their applicants. Make sure your online profile doesn't include these 12 photos.

To learn more about this issue and how to clean up your online image, read this article on MySpace, Facebook, and College Admissions.

See More About: facebook myspace college applications

10 Interview Mistakes

The interview is one of the few places where you can really highlight your personality and passions. Make sure the interview works in your favor by avoiding these 10 interview mistakes.

Related Reading:

See More About: college interviews college applications

Supplemental Essay Mistakes

Many colleges that use the Common Application will ask for a supplemental essay. Make sure you put time and care into this essay, and be careful to avoid these supplemental essay mistakes.

Related Reading:

See More About: supplemental essays sample essays college admission essays

College Admissions Ads

Featured Articles

	Junior Year College Admissions Timeline
	A to Z College Profiles
	What is a Weighted GPA
	Are SAT Prep Courses Worth the Cost?
	The 20 Most Selective Colleges
	Best 6-Year Graduation Rates

	More from About.com
	Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More>				Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More>

This newsletter is written by:
Allen Grove
College Admissions: U.S. Guide
Email Me | My Blog | My Forum

Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics


	You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com