So, you’re thinking about taking a gap year? You’re not alone. Many colleges and universities are starting to advertise this option on their websites – even Malia Obama took one! …
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Blog entries by Admissionado, a GMAT Club partner.
Higher education is being put through the wringer in the toughest evaluation it has had in decades. Students, parents, teachers as well as journalists, economists, scientists, politicians – everyone is…
First off, if you’re a parent and reading this, we have one important piece of advice for you when you start touring colleges with your student… Don’t be “that parent”……
There’s no denying how important extracurriculars are when it comes to a student’s college application. They help students gain leadership skills, show their eagerness to engage in their communities, and…
You have 250-650 words to convince an admissions officer that you are the right fit for your dream school. Challenge accepted? We are here to help you craft a powerful…
High school is full of choices, such as which classes to take, which extracurricular activities to partake in, and which future schools to apply to. Some of these choices will…
The AP (Advanced Placement) Program is administered by the College Board (the same folks who cook up the SATs) and is technically considered a college-level curriculum. Some courses are a…
What sort of extracurriculars are college admissions committees really looking for? Which ones are right for you? Here’s why extracurriculars are so important for getting into college, and how they…
While there isn’t much good news when it comes to college tuition costs, there is one bright spot: you probably won’t have to pay the sticker price. Almost all U.S.…
By Stefan Maisnier This March, the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) announced the biggest change to the GMAT in decades – a new GMAT Focus Edition. This new admissions exam…