Articles on Getting Into College

How to Make Your Grant Proposal Stand Out.

By amylaine

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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

By abbeyroad920

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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 Organize Your College Applications

By eHow Education Editor

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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

By eHow Education Editor

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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 seem smarter than you really are

By Valerie Deneen

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Are you preparing for a job interview, and looking for ways to seem smart? Do you want to impress other guests at cocktail parties with your witty charm? Learn how to converse with cultured individuals with confidence, even if you have to fake it... more »

How to Study for the SAT General Exam

By eHow Education Editor

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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 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 »

How to Ace the College Admissions Tests

By eHow Education Editor

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Sharpen those No. 2s: Getting into your favorite school is far easier if you get strong scores on the admissions tests. Although plenty of resources are available to help you prepare, your best bet is still to read widely, develop a good ... more »

How to Apply for a Scholarship

By ldlbcl

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Applying for scholarships is one good way of saving money, so you can put additional money into your savings account instead of just taking away from your bank for your regular expenses. You might be having second thoughts because first of all, ... more »

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 Choose References for a College Application

By eHow Education Editor

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Applying to college can be an arduous process in a person's life. Picking the right school, preparing for the lifestyle change and gathering all application materials together can be exciting and stressful. It is very important to choose the ... more »

How to Fail the SATs

By beechin

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People think it's easy to fail the SATs... but how easy is it to fail the SAT and have FUN doing it??.. more »

How to Go to College for Free!

By coachmac4

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Are you getting ready to send your kid to college and find you have no money? Check out these colleges--located all over the country --that will educate your child FOR FREE!.. more »

How to Improve Your Chances of Admission to College

By eHow Education Editor

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Getting into a good college is tough, but if you plan early and work hard, you can reach your lofty goals... more »

How to Learn to Spell

By xavia32496

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If you are looking to win a spelling bee, or impress a geeky heartthrob in chemistry, or if your mom is making you, you are here to learn to spell. Technically, you won't learn to spell, but you will enhance your general knowledge of vocabulary. ... more »

How to Put Together a College Art Portfolio

By stephleppard

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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 Spice Up a College Application

By tkfinley

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It’s difficult to distinguish yourself from other students during the college application process. They’ll be answering similar questions as you and submitting a personal essay like you’ll have to. With many good students applying for college ... more »

How to start college after 5+ years from high school/GED graduation

By mparadiso29877

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So you are thinking about going to college after 5 or more years after high school/GED graduation? Here are some things that you might want to have available to you for admissions... more »

How to Succeed as an Older College Student

By kcwriter

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Many older students are entering college for the first time for a variety of reasons, but most have extra baggage. And I don’t mean the backpack on wheels. They may already have jobs and a family, which adds stress to the decision to pursue an ... more »

How to Teach Remedial Writing to College Students

By Karen Hamilton Silvestri

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Teaching writing to students who have fallen behind is a challenging experience. Still, the rewards of watching a student who enters class thinking they are "stupid" and leaving with newfound confidence are immeasurable. Here are a few tips to ... more »

How to Use Time Management Skills in College

By oisercage

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Although some high school students nowadays have loaded schedules with after school activities and hours of homework on a daily basis, the first year in college is also a time to re-learn how to manage your time because you will be the only one ... more »

How to Write a College Admissions Essay

By AimeeE

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If you have ever needed to know how to write a College Admissions Essay this guide is an easy way to learn how. Written by a former English teacher, the process is explained in full detail and is designed to help you achieve your goal of being ... more »

How to Write a Winning College Application Essay -- NOW!

By shallwe

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A great college application essay increases the odds that you'll get into a top-choice school. What are the elements of a winning essay? Read on to learn more... more »

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