About College Admissions: U.S.: 10 Tips for Improving Your Chances

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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. The country's most selective colleges will be looking for students whose applications are strong in all areas. The ten tips below can help you put together a winning package. 10 Tips for Improving Your Chances Click on the tips below to learn more... Take challenging classes Write a winning essay Avoid these essay topics Get strong letters of recommendation Avoid these 6 application blunders Participate in meaningful extracurricular activities Master these college interview questions Avoid these college interview mistakes Delete these 12 Facebook photos now Demonstrate your interest See More About:  college applications  college admission essays  letters of recommendation No Acceptance Letters? What Now? I recently received email from a panicked student who had been waitlisted at every single college to which he applied. The student's situation, unfortunately, isn't uncommon. Learn what to do if you've received nothing but rejection and waitlist letters... Read more See More About:  rejection letters  college waitlists  Amherst College Acceptance Rate Drops to 12.8% I recently looked at the Ivy League acceptance rates for the class of 2015, and the numbers are discouragingly low. The country's top liberal arts colleges are seeing similar trends as the number of applicants continues to creep upwards. Amherst College received 8,438 applications from which 1,077 students were accepted... Read more See More About:  amherst college  liberal arts colleges  massachusetts colleges What AP Score Will You Need? Advanced Placement exams will be here before you know it. Learn what score you'll need to impress colleges and earn college credit... Read more See More About:  ap classes  ap exams  standardized tests College Admissions Ads College Application College Admissions College Scholarship Apply Admission School Admission Featured Articles College Admissions Essays: Samples, Critiques, and Writing Tips Standardized Tests: PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL Paying for College and Financial Aid Transferring to a Different College College Admissions Product Reviews College Life Q & A: What You Should Know Before the Big Move   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. 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   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles SAT Scores - What's Good? ACT Scores - What's Good? Waitlisted? What Now? Rejected? Can You Appeal? Advertisement