
This talk is geared to our dear high school seniors who getting ready to apply to college in a few weeks from now. Learn how my daughter Shreya and I navigated the waters last year same time, our mistakes and some wise moves we made :-). Please share with as many people as you can who are going through this now.
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Other important notes from the session
1. The admissions officer way of thinking:
1. The admissions officer way of thinking:
- 7 things every student should know about the admissions officers
- 12 secrets shared by admissions officers
2. Mea Culpa moments
- Aimed higher! ED’ed at a higher reach school
- Built a rapport with college professors over a longer period
- Targeted schools with merit scholarships
- Applied for scholarships early
- Finalized our colleges list sooner, in Junior year
4. The UC investment: worth it or not?
5. ED vs EA vs RD: If to ED, make sure you EA to the other target schools
6. Writing good essays mistakes to watch for
- https://educationislit.com/the-best-writing-strategy-to-use-with-high-school-students/
- Khan Academy perspective on common mistakes in college applications
List of Top Schools with the best aid packages