The Time Factor (part 2)
The first response to news of the time crunch faced by admission officers is to spice up the application. This is done in a variety of ways, but I want...
The Time Factor
This is one of the more commonly known facts about college admission offices. Admission officers review your application for a fraction of the time you spend writing it. At the...
Who are admission officers? (part 2)
One of the most important things to keep in mind when pitching yourself is, 'who are you pitching yourself to'? Who are you trying to get to buy? Most students...
Who are admission officers? (part 1)
There seems to be a consensus in splitting admission officers into two general groups: Temps and Lifers. First, lets talk about Temps. These are usually recent graduates. Admission officers try...
Re: How do colleges know so much about my school?
The most common source of information is the High School Profile. Usually sent out by guidance offices, this form provides basic facts for admission offices. It will list information such...