Hello,
We are now entering senior year and the push is onto apply. So what do they ask you on a college interview? I am researching that and found an excellent web article. Check it out at:
http://collegeapps.about.com/od/theartofgettingaccepted/tp/college-interview-questions.htm
My teenager is apprehensive about the interview process and these questions will help her be ready for the interview and be more comfortable. The interviews are to help the colleges understand if the applicant is a good match for their school but also for the student to see if the college is a match for them.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
College Fairs
College Fairs - are they worth it?
So many booths, so much paper, so little time!!!!!
I think college fairs are worth it if they are done right. You need to look around and figure out which colleges you are interested in. Take a pass through all of the aisles, collect the pretty brochures and sit down. Split them into not interested, maybe and definitely yes. Throw out the nos and most of the maybes. Then take the yes material with you.
Go back and visit the 5-10 or so schools you choose. Then you should talk to the people at the booth, ask them questions about the dorms, the schools, financial aid, retainage of freshman, upper class housing, anything that interests you. Ask for a business card from the person you are talking to and hang on it.
My daughter did what I described above and she can home with free applications (they waived the fee) and also so really good information about the schools.
She also took the business cards and wrote thank you notes to the admissions officers. She was able to get in touch with them and ask questions. She got free applications to the rest of schools by doing this. Also, she moved up on their lists because she was interested and engaged.
Try it, you will find you can get a lot out of college fairs!
So many booths, so much paper, so little time!!!!!
I think college fairs are worth it if they are done right. You need to look around and figure out which colleges you are interested in. Take a pass through all of the aisles, collect the pretty brochures and sit down. Split them into not interested, maybe and definitely yes. Throw out the nos and most of the maybes. Then take the yes material with you.
Go back and visit the 5-10 or so schools you choose. Then you should talk to the people at the booth, ask them questions about the dorms, the schools, financial aid, retainage of freshman, upper class housing, anything that interests you. Ask for a business card from the person you are talking to and hang on it.
My daughter did what I described above and she can home with free applications (they waived the fee) and also so really good information about the schools.
She also took the business cards and wrote thank you notes to the admissions officers. She was able to get in touch with them and ask questions. She got free applications to the rest of schools by doing this. Also, she moved up on their lists because she was interested and engaged.
Try it, you will find you can get a lot out of college fairs!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
College Visit - School with 100% scholarship for all - Olin School of Engineering
Hello,
Yesterday, my daughters and I visit a college that provides a 100% scholarship for tuition to all students. This one is located in Needham, Massachusetts and is the Olin College of Engineering.
Its a small school that started accepting students 8 years ago. Its accredited as a college and its engineering program is accredited by ABET. The have about 80-90 students per class. Everything is brand new and the school has some excellent equipment and academic space. They abut a great school, Babson College, and share some resources with them.
Its a very interesting program that my daughter is thinking about. The school has high academic requirements for acceptance and is looking for students who are interested in the unusual and innovative engineering process that Olin provides. Worth thinking about.
So now I know there are more of these "free" schools and I will write about them next.
Check out Olin at:
http://www.olin.edu/
Yesterday, my daughters and I visit a college that provides a 100% scholarship for tuition to all students. This one is located in Needham, Massachusetts and is the Olin College of Engineering.
Its a small school that started accepting students 8 years ago. Its accredited as a college and its engineering program is accredited by ABET. The have about 80-90 students per class. Everything is brand new and the school has some excellent equipment and academic space. They abut a great school, Babson College, and share some resources with them.
Its a very interesting program that my daughter is thinking about. The school has high academic requirements for acceptance and is looking for students who are interested in the unusual and innovative engineering process that Olin provides. Worth thinking about.
So now I know there are more of these "free" schools and I will write about them next.
Check out Olin at:
http://www.olin.edu/
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Campus College Visits
Started on the campus tours this week. My feet hurt. My daughter is not sure about what college she wants to go to. She is not sure if it should be large, medium or small. Should it be in the city, surburbia or the country. We visited Brown University, Northeastern and the University of Rhode Island. She does not think city but like Northeastern in the middle of Boston! She doesn't want big but liked URI. She needs to visit some more colleges -- hopefully she will figure out the "type" of college she likes.
More updates later.............................................
More updates later.............................................
Sunday, April 19, 2009
College and University Campus Tours and Visits
Hi,We are now starting to visit colleges and universities. My daughter has no idea where she wants to go. I am going to take her to small, medium and large colleges. Then I am going to be sure to show her colleges in rural, surburban and urban settings. I think that they may help her focus a bit more.She is a junior and this is her spring vacation. I'll post some results and my daughter and friends comments on this as we start on this trek to choosing a college.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
SAT classroom course savings - $100 off
Until May 31st, Kaplan is offering $100 off their classroom course for the Class of 2010 (current sophmores). That brings the $999 fee down to $899. If you sign up for the fall, you child will also receive free classes to prepare for the PSAT. Based on my previous experience with my oldest, these classes fill up fast in July and August. You can check it out at:
http://www.kaptest.com/classof2010
http://www.kaptest.com/classof2010
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Tutoring
I have also been considering group tutoring for the PSAT/SAT. Your child mets locally with 1 or 2 children and a tutor for an hour. You get more intensive studying. Its more expensive too - $50/hour or about $2000 for 24 hours.
I think this is too expensive but I am thinking about it.
I think this is too expensive but I am thinking about it.
What PSAT SAT preparation course to take?
I can't decide what preparation course my child should take. I think the top 3 are:
Kaplan at www.kaplan.com
Princeton Review at www.princetonreview.com
Sylvan at http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/index.cfm
Kaplan is $999 and includes PSAT preparation
Princeton is $1099 and doesn't include PSAT preparation
I don't know what Sylvan is yet, I had to email them.
They all seem to do the same thing and are local. Decisions, decisions!
Kaplan at www.kaplan.com
Princeton Review at www.princetonreview.com
Sylvan at http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/index.cfm
Kaplan is $999 and includes PSAT preparation
Princeton is $1099 and doesn't include PSAT preparation
I don't know what Sylvan is yet, I had to email them.
They all seem to do the same thing and are local. Decisions, decisions!
Friday, May 9, 2008
Free SAT questions and practice tests!
Free SAT questions and practices tests at:
Know what to expect on test day by reviewing practice questions, taking a practice test, and more. Official SAT Practice Questions Review directions, approaches, and practice questions:Critical Reading Mathematics Writing
The Official SAT Question of the Day™Practice with a daily question, hint, and explanation.
Official SAT Practice TestPrint and take a practice test, then get a score report and answer explanations.
My College QuickStart™A free personalized SAT planning kit for PSAT/NMSQT takers.
Know what to expect on test day by reviewing practice questions, taking a practice test, and more. Official SAT Practice Questions Review directions, approaches, and practice questions:Critical Reading Mathematics Writing
The Official SAT Question of the Day™Practice with a daily question, hint, and explanation.
Official SAT Practice TestPrint and take a practice test, then get a score report and answer explanations.
My College QuickStart™A free personalized SAT planning kit for PSAT/NMSQT takers.
SAT study courses - Are they for you?
My child is going to be a junior. I am investigating review courses for preparation for the SATs. I think she might be better off going to a classroom. Self study, on-line course or classroom - what should it be? I will post information on each in my next posts.
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