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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.

5 Qs with Professor Wendy Beattie

Get to know a little more about Wendy Beattie, assistant professor at Northwestern University’s Prosthetics and Orthotics Center. Researching professors on your college list can help you decide if this school offers all of the opportunities that you are looking for!

Maureen Meyer2021-06-20T20:14:41-04:00June 18th, 2021|Categories: American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, College Academics, college admissions, College Features, medical research, Medical School Admissions, medical school planning, Northwestern University, pre-med, Professor Q&A, STEM|Tags: collegiate gateway, julie gross, Northwestern University, Professor Q&A Series, Prosthetics and Orthotics Center, Wendy Beattie|

Regular Admissions Trends for the Class of 2025

Test optional admissions policies, more applications, more deferrals from early admissions, and longer waitlists have culminated in a wild admissions season for the Class of 2025. Read more to find out how future applicants should craft a college list.

Maureen Meyer2021-04-19T12:39:25-04:00April 19th, 2021|Categories: Admissions trends, class of 2025, college, college admissions, college applications, college early applications, college list, Common Application, Deferrals, Early Admissions, early admissions trends, Early Decision, Regular Admissions, Regular Decision Admissions, Wait Lists, yield|Tags: Boston College, class of 2025, College Admissions, College Applications, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, early action acceptance rates, early decision acceptance rates, Harvard University, Northwestern University, Princeton University, regular decision acceptance rates, Stanford University, test-optional colleges, undergraduate admissions, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, waitlist, Washington University in St. Louis, Williams|

Three Tips for Identifying a Summer Service Program

Giving back to one’s community is an important part of personal growth throughout all stages of life, and high school students can benefit greatly from these opportunities.

Maureen Meyer2021-02-24T13:32:28-05:00February 5th, 2021|Categories: college, college admissions, coping with covid, Coronavirus, Covid-19, summer plans, summer service opportunities|Tags: Abbey Road, Civic Leadership Institute, collegiate gateway, Global Routes in the Caribbean, Global Works, GoBeyondTravel, julie gross, MBTI, Northwestern University, Strong Interest Inventory, Visions Service Adventures|

Summer Academic Programs for High School Students

High school students and their parents often come to us requesting guidance on how best to spend the summer break. Our advice varies based on the student; it’s a personal decision that needs to be considered within the context of the child’s interests, preferences, and schedule, as well as family ...

Maureen Meyer2021-01-13T15:42:49-05:00January 13th, 2021|Categories: College Academics, college admissions, Coronavirus, Covid-19, summer classes, summer coursework, summer plans, summer programs, virtual summer coursework|Tags: Abbey Road, Barnard College, Bentley University, Bucknell University, Cornell PreCollege Studies, Emory University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, Northwestern University, Summer Discovery, Summer Programs, Summer@Brown, Yale University|

The Role of Grades in College Admissions

Your grades throughout high school remain the most important factor in college admissions. While colleges also look carefully at your standardized test scores, essays, recommendations, and other personal factors, they view your academic performance in high school as the strongest predictor of your academic success in college. Covid-19 has changed ...

Maureen Meyer2020-12-07T22:48:12-05:00December 7th, 2020|Categories: Admissions trends, college, college admissions, Coronavirus, Covid-19, GPA, Grades, High School Curricula, IB|Tags: AP classes, AP test scores, college, College Admissions, College Applications, high school curriculum, high school GPA, high school grades, IB program, Northwestern University, Stanford University, undergraduate admissions, University of Chicago|

The Role of Grades in College Admissions

Your grades throughout high school remain the most important factor in college admissions. While colleges also look carefully at your standardized test scores, essays, recommendations, and other personal factors, they view your grades as the strongest predictor of your academic success in college. This blog explains how colleges view your ...

collegiategateway2020-09-30T13:46:33-04:00March 13th, 2019|Categories: college, college admissions, GPA, Grades, High School Curricula|Tags: admissions factors, admissions trends, AP courses, college, College Admissions, coursework, grades, high school grades, high school transcripts, IB courses, Northwestern University, Stanfrod University, transcripts|

What is a High School Profile and What Role Does it Play in College Admissions?

College admissions staff always view your transcript within the context of your high school. Colleges recognize that schools vary greatly. As Northwestern states, “Every secondary school is different in its level of competitiveness and in the range of courses offered. These factors are also considered when admission decisions are rendered." ...

collegiategateway2018-11-21T11:35:26-05:00November 21st, 2018|Categories: college, college admissions|Tags: Advanced Placement, AP, Chaminade High School, college, College Admissions, GPA, grade deflation, grade inflation, Great Neck South High School, high school, high school curriculum, high school profile, IB, International Baccalaureate, Northwestern University, rigor of curriculum, Schreiber High School, transcript|

Taking a Gap Year before Medical School

Deciding when to attend medical school—and therefore when to apply—is one of the most important decisions that you’ll face as an applicant. Sometimes, taking a gap year before applying can be a beneficial decision, both personally and academically. To make the best use of a gap year, students should reflect ...

collegiategateway2016-06-21T21:21:24-04:00June 18th, 2016|Categories: MCAT, Medical School, Medical School Admissions|Tags: AAMC, gap year, Harvard Medical School, MCAT, med school admissions, medical research, medical school, medical school debt, medical students, Medically-related volunteer, Northwestern University, Post Baccalaureate Programs:, research, student debt, Washington University in St. Louis|