Getting Into College

How to Audition for an Undergraduate Vocal Music Program

By devonglenn

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Almost all music degree programs with a performance emphasis require an audition. This is an opportunity to earn scholarships and to get used to singing in front of a panel of professors... more »

How to Fail the SAT

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The SAT, what a joke, right? College administrators are sadistically trying to make you miserable. You can show them. Fail the SAT. That is something you can definitely accomplish. Why try to do something that is challenging? Follow these steps ... more »

How to Go to West Point

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What an honor it is to be accepted into a military academy with such history and prestige. Cadets at West Point become a part of the United States Army and receive one of the best college education experiences offered in the United States... more »

How to Make a Follow-Up Phone Call to an Admissions Officer

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There are many daunting aspects of the college application process, from evaluating programs to crafting a masterful essay. After all the paperwork is completed and you're playing the waiting game, don't let uncertainty get the best of you. ... more »

How to Make Your Grant Proposal Stand Out.

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Take great pride and effort in writing your grant proposal, this is usually what makes or breaks the grant. It is best to involve several drafts in which you seek help, critique and in which you are willing to take feedback to improve your ... more »

How to Make Your Kids Attend the College of Your Choice

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Most parents dream of their children attending a college. Some parents may have a specific college in mind. Here is how to make your kids attend the college of your choice... more »

How to Organize a Scholarship Application

By Francine Sanchez

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The organization of your scholarship achievements and awards can make/break your recipient status. These tips will make it a little easier to wow the members of the scholarship committee... more »

How to Represent a College at a College Fair

By Therese Haberman

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Prestigious private colleges and universities try to recruit students at public and private schools. Sometimes they are unable--because of workload limitations--to send an admissions rep to every fair. Parents and alumni are called upon to sell ... more »

How to Study for the SAT General Exam

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Your score on the SAT could mean the difference between getting into your first or your third choice of college. The SAT is designed to test skills you already have, but nearly everyone prepares for it. Following these steps will help you to ... more »

How to Teach Remedial Reading to College Students

By Karen Silvestri

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It is often a challenge to teach Remedial Reading to college students because the students who land in the class are less than happy to be there. Many of them are terrified at the thought of having to read aloud. Here a few suggestions for ... more »

How to Tour the Army and Navy Academy

By eHow Education Editor

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The Army and Navy Academy was established in 1910 in San Diego. In 1936, it moved to Carlsbad. The school is still run as a military prep school with a student body of more than 300 male students. Between 90 to 95 percent of graduates pursue a ... more »

How to Transfer to a 4-Year College

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Many students begin their higher education at community colleges by earning an Associate's degree and then transferring to a 4-year college for their Bachelor's and beyond. Alternately, many other students begin in a 4-year college, but decide to ... more »

How to Understand What Colleges Seek in a Student

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Applying to college is often an extremely stressful time for both parent and student. It is often hard to understand why a college may accept one student and reject another. While good grades are important, most colleges are seeking a ... more »

How to Write Winning Scholarship Applications

By Francine Sanchez

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Scholarship money is the easiest free money you may get for your education the rest of your life! These are some simple tricks to impress the scholarship committees and make your application the one they choose... more »

How to Apply for a Place at a City Technology College

By Fin Young, eHow UK

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City Technology Colleges were introduced during the Thatcher years of the late 1980s. They are independent schools with a difference, as no fees are charged to parents for their child’s tuition as they are funded largely by private business ... more »

How to Get Accepted into Christendom College

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Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia, is a Catholic liberal arts college near the Shenandoah River in the northern part of the state. Christendom College is known for its authentically Catholic atmosphere, rigorous course of studies and ... more »

How to Get Into College From Homeschool

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At last, concrete answers to the perennial challenge to homeschooling families: "But what about college?" Use the practical hints below to help your homeschooled child get into (and succeed in) the college of her choice... more »

How to Get into Yale

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Yale is an excellent college. Here are some tips for getting in... more »

How to Help Students or Children Prepare for Essay Writing Tests

By Virginia DeBolt

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I've taught students both how to write the essays for their school tests and been a test grader for the companies that score them. Learning to score the tests opened my eyes to how to help students learn to write them. Here are some tips so that ... more »

How to Improve Your Grades

By Speedy-Max

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When I was in college my grades started to drop from A’s to B’s and C’s. I had to change the way I allocated my time and improve my grades. This is how I improved my grades... more »

How to Organize Your College Applications

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One day you're a high-school junior, happily juggling schoolwork, social life and other activities. Then suddenly you're a senior applying to college, and the balls come tumbling down. The best way to handle all the details and deadlines is to ... more »

How to Prepare the Evening Before the SAT

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Surviving the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a major adolescent milestone. A certain amount of angst may be unavoidable, but here's how to keep it under control... more »

How to Put Together a College Art Portfolio

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Whether you are entering college, or the job-force in the art world, you will need an art portfolio... more »

How to Transfer to USC

By WriteDae

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On the outside looking in it may appear that transferring to USC is a daunting task, but take it from me it really isn’t. Knowledge is power and the following steps may keep you from having to call the Admission Center a hundred times. Trust me ... more »

How to Write a Great College Essay

By easyrider

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With all of the GPAs and SAT scores a great college essay can really set you apart from the pack. Here's how to write one... more »

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