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How to Write a Resume for Your College Applications

Read our tips for crafting an impressive resume for your college applications and internships. Follow these do’s and don’ts to showcase your leadership skills and experiences.

What are the Differences Between First Year and Transfer Essays?

Learn about how the Transfer Essay differs from the First-Year Personal Essay for college applications. Read our tips for crafting essays that are thoughtful, clearly defined, and that demonstrate specific reasons for wanting to transfer to a certain school. Your Transfer Essay should reveal your interests and goals, and show how you will be a good fit for the college of your choice!

When Will You Hear Back From Colleges?

Congratulations on submitting your college applications! Now, when will you learn your admissions results? See our list of regular decision notification dates for many selective schools for the Class of 2030 application cycle.

College Applicant Portals

Why should students take the time to set up a college applicant portal? Read on to find out more about the functionality of these online platforms and why it’s important to follow through and set up your account.

Tips for Creating a College Application Video Submission

Several highly selective colleges now offer the opportunity to submit a short video with your college application. Check out our advice for giving your top schools a glimpse of your unique character.

How to Write a Resume for Your College Applications

Read our tips for crafting an impressive resume for your college applications and internships. Follow these do’s and don’ts to showcase your leadership skills and experiences.

The Role of Grades in College Admissions

Colleges view your academic performance in high school as the strongest predictor of your academic success in college. Find out which grades matter the most and why colleges weigh them so heavily in assessing your application. Read our tips for optimizing your academic coursework in high school as a foundation for successful college admissions.

When Will You Hear Back From Colleges?

Congratulations on submitting your college applications! Now, when will you learn your admissions results? See our list of regular decision notification dates for many selective schools for the Class of 2029 application cycle.

Maureen Meyer2025-03-12T10:29:30-04:00March 12th, 2025|Categories: AAMCAS, apps, Cambridge, Class of 2029, college, college admissions, college applications, College update letter, Collegiate Gateway, Common Application, Julie Gross, Regular Decision Notification Dates, Wait Lists|Tags: class of 2029, College Admissions, College Applications, College Decisions, collegiate gateway, julie gross, regular decision, regular decision notification dates, waitlist letter of continued interest|

Early Admissions Trends for the Class of 2029

Take a look at this year’s trends from colleges’ early admissions cycles. We’ve analyzed the story behind the stats at selective schools – from the return of standardized test requirements at some schools to how many schools continue to receive a steady rate of high application numbers and maintain low acceptance rates.

College Applicant Portals

Why should students take the time to set up a college applicant portal? Read on to find out more about the functionality of these online platforms and why it’s important to follow through and set up your account.

Maureen Meyer2024-09-24T10:59:30-04:00September 24th, 2024|Categories: class of 2025, college, college admissions, College Applicant Portals, college applications, College Early Admissions Programs, college early applications, Collegiate Gateway, Common Application|Tags: college, College Admissions, College Applicant Portal, College applicants, College Applications, collegiate gateway, demonstrated interest, early admissions, julie gross, undergraduate admissions|