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College Interviews

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about college interviews, including the role they play in the admissions process, changing college policies, how to prepare, and tips for interview day.

Maureen Meyer2025-09-25T10:29:06-04:00September 25th, 2025|Categories: class of 2026, college, college admissions, college applications, college interview tips, College interviews, college list, Collegiate Gateway, demonstrated interest, Glimpse Video, interviews, Julie Gross, Video Submission|Tags: alumni interviews, Barnard College, Bates College, Brandeis, brown, Colgate, college interview tips, college interviews, collegiate gateway, Columbia, Connecticut College, cornell, Dartmouth, demonstrated interest, Duke, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Grinnell College, harvard, johns hopkins, julie gross, MIT, Northwestern, on-campus interview, princeton, short video submission, Stanford, Syracuse University, thank you letter, Tufts, UChicago, university of michigan, University of Notre Dame, University of Rochester, University of Virginia, UPenn, Vanderbilt, Villanova, Wake Forest, WashU, Wesleyan University, Williams College, Yale|

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.

Tips and Tricks for Tackling the Common Application Form

Read our tips and tricks to complete the Common Application efficiently and with less stress! Our recommendations include timing, essay writing, editing, and gathering important information in advance.

Maureen Meyer2025-09-17T14:44:38-04:00September 17th, 2025|Categories: class of 2026, college, college admissions, college applications, College Essays, College Resume, Collegiate Gateway, Common Application, Julie Gross, Resume|Tags: 2025-26 Common Application, collegiate gateway, common application, common application tips, julie gross, personal essay, Tips for Common App|

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.

Gap Years Before Law School: Taking Time for Personal and Professional Development

Find out how to make the most of your gap years before law school to develop personally and professionally in preparation for law school applications and your future career. Whether you plan to work, volunteer, travel, or conduct research, each opportunity has benefits and experiences that will help to guide your law school path.

Finding Your Best Fit Law School

There’s more to applying to law school than the “Top Fourteen” (T14). It is important to research each law school on your list to determine whether it will be a great fit for your preferences and future career goals. Read our tips for how to research law schools and factors to consider in finding your best-fit law school.

Maureen Meyer2025-03-26T14:01:35-04:00March 26th, 2025|Categories: Collegiate Gateway, Fit, Julie Gross, law school, Law School Admissions, law school features, law school fit, Law School Trends, LSAT|Tags: collegiate gateway, Harvard Law Journals, Harvard Law School, julie gross, law school, law school admissions, law school applicants, Law School Application, Law School Costs, Law School Electives, Law School Features, law school fit, Law School Location|

Law School Admissions Trends

This year, law school applications surged by 20% in comparison to last year! Read our detailed analysis of current trends in law school admissions over the past few years, as well as how Artificial Intelligence is being incorporated into law school courses and used at law firms.

Maureen Meyer2025-03-19T09:36:04-04:00March 18th, 2025|Categories: Collegiate Gateway, Julie Gross, law school, Law School Admissions, Law School Trends, LSAT|Tags: AI in law firms, AI in law school courses, collegiate gateway, julie gross, law school admissions, law school applications, law school enrollment, Law school trends|

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|

Behind the Scenes of America’s Top Art Programs, Part X: Conclusion

This is the tenth and final post of a 10-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Art Programs." We’ve taken you through the variety of arts programs, how to decide what kind of program is right for you, and how to be a successful applicant! In our conclusion we summarize the joys and challenges of being an art maker!

Maureen Meyer2025-03-11T12:56:43-04:00March 11th, 2025|Categories: AAMCAS, apps, Art Program, Art School, BFA, Cambridge, college, college admissions, college applications, College Features, college list, Collegiate Gateway, Julie Gross|Tags: art major, Art Program, Art School, BFA, college, College Admissions, college visits, collegiate gateway, Ivy League Art Programs, julie gross|

Behind the Scenes of America’s Top Art Programs, Part IX: Admissions Process

This is the ninth post of a 10-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Art Programs." We provide you with an inside look at the admissions process for arts programs, including the admissions factors and application components. Read our tips on how to be a successful candidate!