http://www.applicationbootcamp.com College Admissions Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:26:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 2010 POWER Application Boot Camp® For 2010 we are excited to offer our new POWER Application Boot Camp® (link to sales page)! This is an intensive two-day program for rising seniors and is a condensed version of our SOLD OUT 6th annual Application Boot Camp® workshop. This workshop includes the Application ... http://www.applicationbootcamp.com/2010/07/2010-power-application-boot-camp/ We spend so much time helping our students with interviewing techniques that we have a brief list of tips to help those who face interviews this summer: 1. Don't be afraid to focus in and expand upon a subject that interests you. You do not have to cover EVERYTHING as the admissions office will also ... http://www.applicationbootcamp.com/2010/07/establish-a-common-bond-with-your-interviewer/ At every high school there are casual athletes, serious athletes, and elite athletes. Almost all selective colleges value athletic experience, and most top high schools have extensive enough athletic programs that almost any student can make their way onto a team. If you're not immersed in the arts or sciences, there's no reason not to ... http://www.applicationbootcamp.com/2010/06/athletic-recruiting-2/   This week we would like to focus on the all important SAT Subject Tests (formally called SAT IIs). Why are they so important for top colleges? In short, they help colleges interpret your grades and equalize grading scales from high school to high school. How does an A at school ... http://www.applicationbootcamp.com/2010/06/pick-your-sat-subject-tests-carefully/ We always encourage students to find a niche, an interest, a passion early on in their high school careers and then to purse that interest both in and outside of school.  Students have to be self-motivated as they can’t count on their schools or teachers to submit them for awards.  They have to find ... http://www.applicationbootcamp.com/2010/06/contests-and-awards/ On May 27, 2010, The Huffington Post published Michele's article on Harvard's role in the college admissions frenzy. Their elimination of an early admission program two years ago sent a ripple effect through the entire admissions system. Read the article here to learn more, and make sure to pass it ... http://www.applicationbootcamp.com/2010/05/harvard-hampers-admissions-at-all-top-colleges/ Ambitious students flock to AP classes, and with good reason: they are rigorous and indicative of intellectual curiosity. And many top schools simply expect to see transcripts laden with AP classes. Colleges look at your grades in AP classes and assume that it represents a higher level of achievement than ... http://www.applicationbootcamp.com/2010/05/ap-exams-vs-ap-courses/ Several students recently have wanted to cancel their test scores on either the SAT or SAT Subject Tests. Remember, if you sit for a test and you do NOT want your test scored (maybe you took it for practice, which is a great idea if you have the time!), do NOT leave ... http://www.applicationbootcamp.com/2010/05/practicing-for-sat-subject-tests/  Many students in the competitive college pool have high math scores on the SAT, but way fewer have high CR scores, so that’s one way a student can stand out. We adore Mike as he is not only brilliant at teaching kids strategy, but he is also a great guy who loves helping students beat ... http://www.applicationbootcamp.com/2010/04/sat-i-critical-reading/   PARENTS We are both moms. Mimi has two daughters in college and  Michele has a daughter in 7th grade and a son in 1st grade. We write today’s newsletter knowing how hard it is as a parent to balance our dreams for our precious children with the reality of their own high school journey. Plus, ... http://www.applicationbootcamp.com/2010/04/parents/