About College Admissions: U.S.: Ace Your Essay; ACT Information

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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 college admissions process is kicking into high gear as students head back to school for senior year. This week's newsletter takes a look at application essays and the ACT. Low ACT Scores? What Now? On September 10th, thousands of students will be taking the ACT. If you're worried about your performance on the exam, take a deep breath. This ACT article has strategies for students with less-than-ideal scores. More Articles on the ACT: ACT Test Dates When Should You Take the ACT? Differences Between the ACT and SAT Test-Optional Colleges See More About:  act scores  holistic admissions  standardized tests What ACT Score Do You Need? Different colleges place different weight on the ACT, and typical scores vary greatly from one school to another. These articles can help you understand where your scores fall in the big picture of college admissions: What's a Good ACT Score? ACT Scores for the Ivy League ACT Scores for Top Public Universities ACT Scores for Top Liberal Arts Colleges ACT Scores for the UC System More ACT Score Comparison Charts A to Z College Profiles (with ACT score information) See More About:  act scores  standardized tests  admissions requirements Ace Your Application Essay The essay allows you to show off your passions, personality, and writing skills. These five essay tips can help guide you. More Articles on Application Essays: Common Application Essay Tips and Samples 9 Ways to Improve Your Essay's Style 10 Bad Essay Topics Tips for the UC Personal Statement Essay on an Influential Person See More About:  college admission essays  writing tips  english grammar The Short Answer and Supplemental Essays Most applications to selective colleges require more than one essay. These articles can help with other writing requirements: 6 Tips for a Winning Short Answer 5 Short Answer Mistakes Sample Short Answer on Running Sample Weak Short Answer 5 Supplemental Essay Mistakes Sample Supplemental Essay for Duke College Admissions Ads College Admissions College Application Act College Test College Students Featured Articles College Rankings College Admissions Timeline 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   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. 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   Social Media and College Admissions Social Media Tips Delete These 12 Facebook Photos 15 Good Facebook Photos Advertisement