About College Admissions: U.S.: ACT Scores; 10 Tips for a Winning Application

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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. Scores for the October 22nd ACT will be available online this week. Today's newsletter has articles to help you put the scores into perspective. Also in this newsletter are tips for putting together a winning college application. ACT Score Comparison Charts If you're wondering how your ACT scores stack up against accepted students, these score comparison charts can help: ACT scores for the Ivy League ACT scores for top universities ACT scores for top liberal arts colleges ACT scores for top public universities ACT scores for top Catholic colleges and universities ACT scores for top colleges in: California | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Tennessee | Texas | Virginia | Washington | more states ACT scores for Division I athletic conferences: ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, C-USA, MAC, MWC, Pac-10, SEC, Sun Belt, WAC More ACT Comparison Charts GPA, SAT and ACT Score Graphs See More About:  act scores  standardized tests  Low ACT Scores? What Now? If your ACT scores aren't what you hoped for, don't panic. You still have lots of great options. These articles can help: Low ACT Scores? What Now? 850 Test-Optional Colleges College Admissions Profiles (including ACT data) See More About:  act scores  holistic admissions  standardized tests 10 Ways to Improve Your Chances A winning college application is about more than strong grades or high test scores. To get admitted to the country's most selective colleges, applicants will need to put together an application that shines in all areas. Click on the tips below to learn about some of the features of a strong application. 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 Early Admission Deadlines Extended at Dozens of Colleges The snowstorm and resulting power outages along the East Coast have one benefit for prospective college students -- the deadlines for Early Action and Early Decision applications were extended at dozens of colleges. Learn more. College Admissions Ads Application Act Testing Scores College Admission Act Test Strategies MBA Admission Featured Articles The Art of Getting Accepted 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   More from About.com What is ADD? Learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. More> Living with ADD Distractibility, restlessness, and difficulty organizing oneself are just a few of the issues individuals with ADD must learn to cope with. 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? Common Application Essays 12 Bad Facebook Photos Advertisement