Here are some tips on how to highlight your strong points in your college essay that can help sway an admissions officer to put you on the short list.
College Admissions: Pointers for Getting Into College and Succeeding
Whether you’re fresh out of high school or going for your doctorate, navigating the college admission process can be equal parts exciting and nerve-racking. You’re often facing application deadlines and essay requirements, all while trying to put your best foot forward. Getting into college is often a stressful time – let HBCU Lifestyle make it easier.
We put everything you need to know about getting into college in one place. What are colleges looking for in prospective students? How do you craft perfect college entrance essays? Need help knowing the ins and outs of applying for college? You have questions, we have answers. Get insights on what colleges look for in student applications, or dig into whether public or private schools are for you.
HBCU Lifestyle is your go-to for navigating the ins and outs of the college admission process. Check back often for the latest tips and tricks to making the black college admission process a breeze.
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Early Decision vs Early Action: Choosing a College Admissions Strategy
High school students gearing up for college have several options as far as college applications go. Should you go for early decision or early action?
6 Most Common Mistakes in Essay Writing
You’ve probably read plenty of guides on essay writing. All of them tell you to stick to the structure and include a solid thesis. That’s a good way to start, but you also need to know which mistakes to avoid. When you learn how to avoid the following mistakes when writing essays, the quality of […]
Savannah State Offers In-state Tuition to Border States
Savannah State University (SSU) has been approved to offer in-state tuition rates to residents of border states. This includes residents of Florida, Alabama and South Carolina. The effort is part of the Complete College Georgia initiative. The University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents (BOR) notes in its guidance document that “providing out-of-state tuition […]
College Board Fee Waiver: Eligibility for SAT and AP Exams
The College Board fee waiver is provided to students with a demonstrated financial need and for whom it would create an undue burden. Becuase of financial difficulties, waivers are provided to ensure that no student misses the opportunity to pursue admission to the college of their choice. If test fee is a barrier for you, […]
Tips for Test Taking: When to Schedule ACT and SAT Tests
The SAT and the ACT are standardized college admission tests. The former assesses college readiness by testing mathematical reasoning, writing skills, and critical reading, whereas, latter is an achievement test measuring what a student has learned in the school.If you are dreading the approach of the test season and are confused when to schedule it, […]
Common Black College Application: How to Apply to 65 HBCUs for $20
Save time and money with EDUInc.’s Common Application for HBCUs. Apply for multiples colleges in minutes. Many students are accepted at two or more schools!
What are Colleges Looking for in Student Applications?
Applying to college can get overwhelming and it’s not unusual to stop and as yourself: “What are colleges looking for?” While every college is different and every school and course of study looks for certain qualities in their applicants, there are also qualities that are desirable across the board. Those are the things that we […]
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