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From Our Member Schools Amanda Waite From Our Member Schools Amanda Waite

What Do Colleges Really Look for?

As you begin to think about applying to colleges, you may wonder: What do colleges look for when they review applications? This is one of the questions that admissions representatives receive most frequently when we meet students and their families. Many selective colleges practice an admissions process that looks at the applicant as a whole person.

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From Our Member Schools Amanda Waite From Our Member Schools Amanda Waite

Pro Tips On Writing Your Personal Statement

We know that writing your essays can seem especially daunting when applying to college. But the essays are a great opportunity to add depth to something that is important to you and address a topic you’re not able to cover elsewhere in your application.

The essays reveal how you learn, what you value, or how you approach challenges, which helps the admissions committee imagine how you might approach the living and learning environment at their school.

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