SAT cheating is a very serious offense that could lead to the cancellation of your test scores, expulsion, and even criminal charges. Six students from Great Neck North High School in New York are now finding this out after allegedly paying $1,500 to $2,000 to a man who took their SAT tests for them. The students… Continue reading »
Going to College: Interview with “Little Ivy” Grad, Part 2
Today, we continue to explore what going to college is like at a prestigious, “Little Ivy” liberal arts college in the second part of our in-depth interview with a recent graduate. Sam recently earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Swarthmore College, a school that U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked as… Continue reading »
Going to College: Interview with “Little Ivy” Grad, Part 1
Going to college is exciting for most students, not to mention a little scary. This can be particularly true for students who plan on going to college at highly selective schools. To help college-bound students interested in attending competitive schools, we at College Admission Secrets Exposed will be interviewing a recent graduate of Swarthmore College,… Continue reading »
Letter of Recommendation
A letter of recommendation is important in the college admissions process because it gives the staff another view of you as an applicant. The typical letter of recommendation is written by a professional who knows you well and can describe your best qualities. If two applicants are evenly matched, a good letter of recommendation can… Continue reading »
College Admissions Standards – Unfair Treatment
Unfair college admission standards are a sad fact of life for college students. In this article, we’ll share true stories from three American college students who said they were treated unfairly by the colleges they applied to, along with our insights on the situations they faced. Unfair College Admission Standards: Unfairly Weighted High School Grades… Continue reading »
