Things William R. Fitzsimmons the dean of Harvard College and Financial Aid looks for There are various formulas for getting into Harvard University. Regretfully, even for exceptionally qualified students, there are no guarantees. Students with a 4.0 GPA (unweighted), 1600 SAT or 36 ACT scores, and 5’s on 9 AP exams don’t always get accepted[…]
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In the winter of 2016, January to be precise, the Harvard Graduate School of Education published a body of work entitled, “Turning the Tide: Inspiring Concern for Others and the Common Good Through College Admissions.” This transformative report and the recommendations within it are a substantial attempt to reframe the narrative in the admissions process.[…]
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Imagine a book that sells 25 million copies world-wide since 1989; and is the first audio book on planet Earth to sell one million copies. Today I review Stephen Covey’s best seller, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” It is obvious this book resonates with millions of people on at least 6 continents. There[…]
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Perhaps, both your parents, an older sibling and an uncle are medical doctors. Perhaps your mother is a pediatrician performing well baby checks for parents who want their children healthy. Perhaps your father is a general surgeon, performing appendectomies and cholecystectomies. It could be that your uncle is an oncologist, treating patients with various stages[…]
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All graduate business schools are not alike. They differ in styles and strengths just the way cars do. Not only do the schools differ in character, their locations shape the experience, with Columbia Business School in New York City a very distinctive vibe compared to Hass at UC Berkeley. When deciding on a top business[…]
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Overview: The SAT and ACT are standardized tests that serve the same purpose. Both are used by colleges in the United States for admission and merit-based scholarships. They have many similarities and many differences. The SAT was established in 1926. The ACT developed in 1989, and surpassed the SAT in total test takers in[…]
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Never base an important college application decision on a post by a high school student. Your best bet is to do some research, and use some common sense. While obviously strong grades and standardized test scores are important. But don’t let low academics discourage you from applying to your dream school. Stanford uses a holistic[…]
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University of California, Berkeley campus Adapted from Princeton University Class of 2021 Nicolas Chae’s vlog April 2, 2018 | Michael J. Richardson – Senior Admissions Consultant – Freshman Tips Start with Good Study Habits Early On It shouldn’t come as a surprise that successful high school graduates begin by committing to academics as[…]
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How I Got into Stanford Adapted from Tiffany Ong, Stanford University – Class of 2020 April 5, 2018 | Michael J. Richardson, MD – Senior Admissions Consultant Basics: “I was at the top of my class.” “I took the most rigorous and challenging courses.” “I always put academics first.” “My test scores[…]
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