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Finding Your Niche
This week we want to focus on finding your niche. This is one of
the best pieces of advice we give students who ask us how they
can set themselves apart in the college admissions process. Do
you have an interest that is on the unusual side? Pursue it! We
help our students develop their interests and find their academic
niche for their own growth, but also because colleges are seeking
a diverse, well-rounded class. One of the ways to demonstrate a
passion for something is to dedicate your summer to delving
further into it. Use our summer guide to lead you in the right
direction!
FIND YOUR NICHE
You may have heard that colleges don’t look for “well-rounded”
students, but rather a well-rounded class. That is true at all
competitive colleges. When top colleges look at similar
applicants, they often ask themselves, “What is the student’s
prospective major?” Obviously if they admitted all government
majors or English majors, the campus would be pretty dull. So
they are always on the lookout for mathematicians, classicists,
chemists, linguists, etc…, rather than the same group of
“pre-med” or biology majors. So if you have more than one
interest, lead with the one that will give you an edge in the
process. If you’re a girl and you’ve always liked math, full
steam ahead! That is a more appealing applicant than yet another
political science major as far as colleges are concerned. Do your
homework and compare departments in all the schools to which
you’re applying. Take the time to visit particular departments,
talk to professors, speak with research librarians about their
collections, etc…. The more focused, and serious you are, the
better. You’ll find this makes a big difference, especially for
applicants who might otherwise be “on the fence.” But, follow
your OWN deepest interests, rather than change yourself just to
appear unusual. We always work with our students, beginning their
freshman year, to help them identify what it is that makes their
hearts sing. Then, we support them as they take that interest to
a higher level.
CONTESTS AND AWARDS
Another way to hone your niche is to participate in contests in
that area. We have compiled a guide with the best and most
prestigious contests and awards available to high school
students. Click here to get yours today!
College Tours
We arrange a series of college tours for a student and his/her parents to explore several college campuses, according to the needs and travel preferences of the family. We work with parents and students one-on-one to customize the college tours to your maximum benefit. Your complete satisfaction is our first priority and is guaranteed!
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Self-Directed CDs and Books
Get the inside information you need to optimize your application! Resources include:
- Rise above the Rest: Create Winning College Applications
- The Ultimate Guide to Top High School Summer Programs
- The Ultimate Guide to Top High School Contest & Awards
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Tutoring for College, Grad School, and Prep School Admissions Tests and Essays
Need help pushing up your standardized test scores or writing those all important college essays? We’ve got the tutors for you. They have an unsurpassed track record, just read their testimonials, and they will work with you via phone so you can call in from anywhere!
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Application Bootcamp® Workshop
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AUGUST 2010!
Application Boot Camp® is an intensive summer program for rising seniors now in its fifth year. Enrollment is available now for August, 2009. These intensive four-day events focus on completing all the components of college applications. Workshops are held in Cambridge, MA. Services include an in-depth evaluative report and the four day workshop (10am-4pm each day). The goals of Application Boot Camp® are to help students finish all their college application materials, optimize their odds of admission and pick target schools that are within range. Students will work directly with Dr. Michele Hernandez and Mimi Doe
For more information Contact: (877) 659-4204 or go to our Contact Page
Private Consultations
For those juniors unable to attend the four-day live Application Boot Camp® program or sophomores, juniors, or seniors who want more ongoing, personalized consulting, we offer Special Sophomore, Junior and Senior Packages. Students work directly with both Dr. Michele Hernandez and Mimi Doe. This package includes an initial report and ongoing application support. Mimi & Michele’s success working with students is unparalleled for the past ten years. Limited enrollment available so reserve your space.
For more information Contact: (877) 659-4204 or go to
our Contact Page
About Application Bootcamp®
Dr. Michele Hernandez and Mimi Doe cofounded Application Boot Camp® LLC after publishing their best-selling book, Don’t Worry: You’ll Get In in 2005. Application Boot Camp® LLC is a company devoted to empowering high school students from around the world in the college admissions process. Application Boot Camp® LLC offers the internationally acclaimed four day program for students entering their senior year of high school. This annual event has been featured in BusinessWeek magazine and The New York Times. Students have the opportunity to work with Michele and Mimi and leverage their experiences to create applications that rise above the rest. For those students unable to attend the live events, Mimi and Michele have created a self guided option.
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Congratulations Everyone!
Michele’s students had record breaking acceptances in the early round of college admissions results for the Class of 2014.
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Ivy League Admissions Statistics
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