Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Shelley Krause works as a college counselor at Rutgers Preparatory School, New Jersey’s first independent school. Shelley, a graduate of Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania, came to Rutgers after serving in the undergraduate admissions office at the University of Pennsylvania. She is also the lead curator of the College Lists Wiki. How far ahead of time should a student begin working on his or her college application? Shelley: Once a student has made the decision to apply to a particular school, it makes sense to st ...Read More About Ask an Admissions Expert: Shelley Krause

As a college applicant, it is up to you to demonstrate your strengths to your prospective college. Your high school transcript, resume, and personal statement all provide admissions officers with valuable insight as to who you as a student and who you as a person. However, colleges also often require a letter of recommendation from those who have worked closely with you in an academic or professional setting, such as a teacher or a former internship supervisor. These recommendations allow the college to get to know you beyond your test scores and see how others view your character. Although the content of the letter may seem out of your hands, ...阅读更多关于公司5件事nsider When Seeking Teacher Recommendations

Each year, millions of incoming and current college students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA allows students to see if they qualify for federal grants, loans, and scholarships to be used to help pay for college—maximizing their search for financial aid. Completing a FAFSA requires students and their families to fill out dozens of forms summarizing tax returns, demographic information, and personal information the year preceding the one in which the student plans on attending college. This means that a student who will attend college for four years may complete four F ...Read More About What are the FAFSA Changes for 2017-18?

The transition from high school to college may be difficult for students, but it can also be a trying time for parents. There is emotional and even financial stress, often accompanied by a feeling of helplessness. As a parent, you play a crucial role in helping your student get into college. Your role in the early admissions process is especially important. Here are four ways parents can aid the early admissions process and support their teen during this time of transition. 1. Understanding early admissions processes While not all colleges offer early admissions, many do. At these schools, students can choose to apply early, which means they ...Read More About 4 Ways Parents Can Aid the Early Admissions Process

Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Ian Fisher is a college admissions consultant for College Coach. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Reed College before attending Stanford University, at which he earned his master’s degree in education policy. Ian previously served as a senior admissions officer at Reed College. How far ahead of time should a student begin working on his or her college application? Ian: The application itself really shouldn’t be started until the early fall of the senior year. Most applications don’t actually launch until a ...Read More About Ask an Admissions Expert: Ian Fisher