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Category: Interviews & Networking

Can Social Media Hurt My College Chances?

Do these admissions officers take your social media presence into account when making admissions decisions? And can social media hurt my student's college chances?

What to Wear to a College Interview

What to wear to a college interview? This is not the most formal situation you'll ever be in, but professionalism does require some extra steps.

What to Do Before and During a College Visit

The college visit process is incredibly exciting. For the first time, you're really stepping into the world that you're soon going to inhabit. During your visits, you'll get to experience a taste of university life that's likely to leave you hungry for more.

What is an Interest Quotient in College Apps?

If you have a first choice college come application time, it's in your best interest to effectively demonstrate interest in that college. Whereas with personal relationships we sometimes don't want to come across as overly invested too early, colleges are the opposite. A college wants to know how interested you are in attending their institution.

7 Great Questions to Ask on College Visits

Many prospective students don't realize that they will want to ask prepared questions while they are visiting. Here are some questions to ask on college visits, and why we recommend them.

Student Interview: I Changed My Major Three Times

Let's sit down with a student who changed majors three times in college and learn from that experience.

Senior Strategy: College Admission Events

One part of college planning that is commonly overlooked by some applicants is going to college admission events.

5 Ways to Ace Any College Interview

Here are a few tips from Empowerly on how to become an impressive interviewee during a college interview:Â

Top Buzzwords In College Admissions: What Do They Mean?

Keep reading to find out what these buzzwords (and others) mean in college admissions!