Started by Linda Abraham in the early 1990s, Accepted.com grew out of an editing service working with college students in West Los Angeles. Linda discovered she was repeatedly asked to edit personal statements for grad school. She realized that if she applied journalistic techniques to the personal statements she was editing, she could help applicants make their stories engaging,…
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Private high schools could be very selective, meaning they have many more prospective students applying than they have available slots. Also, because of the big differences between the various public and private elementary and middle schools, it's very hard to judge students' aptitudes and abilities based solely on their GPA. Therefore, many private high schools…
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When it comes to your admissions package, sometimes more documentation can be your best friend. At other times, though, it can be your worst enemy. Learn when it’s acceptable to add additional paperwork to your portfolio and when you should trim back to just the basics. (more…)
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The short answer is “no,” although most people think it is better to guess. Of course, if you just don’t have the first clue as to what the answer may possibly be, you may feel like you have no choice but to take a stab in the dark. However, not answering at all is an…
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