25 Qualities the Ivy League, Stanford, MIT and other premier colleges look for
The regular decision acceptance rate at Stanford University is a “jaw dropping” 3.3%, while the overall acceptance rate is 4.3%. Harvard admissions is marginally easier. In other words, for even students supremely talented and academically gifted, the odds are unlikely to gain admission to America’s most elite universities. However, if you know what the Ivies[…]
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The Basics for Writing a Winning Personal Statement
Approach your personal statement as an opportunity to: Connect with the Reader What do you want to tell a total stranger about yourself? Articulate What Matters to You The enlightened reader wants to see inside your soul. They want to know what interests you, what challenges you, what inspires you, and what will be your[…]
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How to get into Harvard according to Harvard
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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What is the New Paradigm Shift in College Admissions?
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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Should You Take the SAT or the ACT?
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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Tips On How to Get Into Stanford
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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How to Succeed as a Freshman | Nicolas Chae
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 | Tiffany Ong
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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