About College Admissions: U.S.: Application Blunders

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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. Most important in the college admissions process is having a strong academic record, high test scores, a winning essay, meaningful extracurricular activities and good letters of recommendation. Also important, however, is not making foolish mistakes. Today's newsletter looks at some of the common blunders made by college applicants. 6 Application Blunders College admissions officers see these 6 application blunders all too often. Make sure you avoid them. 10 Bad Essay Topics A talented writer can make almost any subject work in an admissions essay, but these 10 bad essay topics can easily go astray. 5 Mistakes on the Short Answer The short answer on the Common Application may be short, but it is still important. Be sure to avoid these 5 short answer mistakes. 10 College Interview Mistakes The interview is one place where you can really show off your personality and passions. Make sure the interview works in your favor by avoiding these 10 interview mistakes. College Admissions Ads Personal Statement Application College Admissions Essays MBA Application Form Featured Articles What's a Good ACT Score? Top Colleges in Washington State Does the PSAT Matter? AP Classes - Why They Matter 5 Bad Reasons to Transfer 100s of College Profiles   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. 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 © 2010 About.com   Sample College Admission Essays New Essay on a Fictional Character Essay on an Ethical Dilemma Sample Supplemental Essay Advertisement