The Takeaway Wk of 10/12

HomeCurated ArticlesThe Takeaway Wk of 10/12This page may contain affiliate links.Oct 23, 2015Here’s a summary of important articles  from the past week  that may give you more insight into the world of college life, admissions, financing, and parenting. 10 Essay Topics That Dont Work The R2C Takeaway:  There is a lot to consider when composing a college essay that will make a positive impression on the reader. Playing on their sympathies with melodrama, family sagas, tales of heroics in the sporting arena, and intentionally sensational topics will no longer fly. Making sure the essay is well written, cohesive, and fits the tone of the school to which youre applying is a much better route to take. College Interview Questions to Ask and Answer The R2C Takeaway: The college interview is quite similar to a job interview, so if a student has already experienced one, he or she is ahead of the game. Those for whom this will be a new experience need to be prepared going inwinging it wont work. Preparing answers to questions   about goals, weaknesses, strengths, and what they can offer that particular school would be wise. American College Horror Story: What do Students Fear? The R2C Takeaway: When students at Notre Dame were asked about what they feared most, their answersmost of themwere probably the same as those of past generations of students.   The futureand all aspects of itwas high on the list. An Admissions Surprise From The Ivy League The R2C Takeaway: In the hopes of   better identifying and enrolling gifted low-income students, over 80 schools have come together to form a coalition   that would provide a website and tools to level the playing field and help those   who cannot afford the private advisors and counselors that more affluent students have been hiring to help them get into college.   In addition will be a new application that would compete with the Common App. Critics of this organization feel that those students with access to mentors will still be the ones to take advantage of this platform, and those who dont have them, wont. The jury is still out on whether the entire program will really revolutionize the higher education admissions process. Road2College Road2College is dedicated to providing families with trustworthy information about college admissions and paying for college. We recognize the two processes are intertwined and our goal is to educate families on all aspects of admissions and funding so they can make smarter college financial decisions. View all posts CATEGORIES Curated Articles TAGS Coalition for Access Affordability and SuccessCollege EssayInterviewNEWER POST10 Essay Topics That Dont WorkOLDER POSTWith The New Government Changes, When Should I Submit My FAFSA?