DEALING WITH STRESS IN THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS AND BEYOND
Welcome to Excel Test Prep’s Summer College Series!!! Written by Sonia Mahajan & Kiyasha Mehta; Edited by Mariah Embry The college application process can be stressful, but so can college itself. That’s why it’s important to learn and get used to practicing stress management techniques early on. These techniques can not only reduce your procrastinating but also lead to a life with more quality and room for enjoyment during the college application process, in college, and beyond. Get organized It’s really easy to become stressed when there’s a million deadlines you have to meet but you don’t know when half… Continue Reading
Something in Common
Recently, I watched a charming Dianna Agron (Glee) interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live. She was refreshingly poised and humble, especially when she recounted her memory of hanging out with Beyonce and Gwyneth Paltrow in the bathroom. Apparently all the Glee girls, Gwyneth, and Beyonce were in the bathroom together to fix someone’s dress when suddenly someone popped out a box of mints. Dianna noticed how Beyonce took a mint just like a regular person, and Dianna felt like Beyonce was one of them. You can check out the beginning of the interview here. Her story… Continue Reading
Letters of Recommendation: Recommend Me
Today, we will discuss letters of recommendation – something you’ll need when you apply to colleges or even graduate schools. How do you know which people to ask for recommendations and the etiquette behind requesting for one? I’ll list out some advice below. Who to ask: Teachers/Professors: Assuming that you are applying to an academic institution, you should have at least one letter from a teacher or professor that can attest that you will be able to handle the rigorous academic environment and culture. In particular, you want this teacher to show an in-depth insight… Continue Reading
Public vs. Private Part 2
Before reading this article, be sure to check out Part 1 for a basic understanding. Last time, I mainly discussed university costs and class sizes. It was established that private schools are much more expensive than public schools, nearly double the cost. However, private schools have more scholarships, so be sure to consider them in your college search. It was also found that private schools have smaller class sizes and each student gets more attention in general. On the other hand, many public schools offer this as well; they just have larger student bodies. There… Continue Reading
College Myths Debunked
When I say the word ‘myth’, what comes to your mind? Is it the religious form of the word? Or is it the other form – a widely held belief that is false? Today, we’ll be discussing the latter, and how it is widely present in college admissions. Such popular myths about college admissions exist as well. ‘Time’ magazine recently (May 5, 2011) debunked some popular myths. Check out the story here: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2069625,00.html College admission myths are so commonplace that the ‘Time’ magazine recently (May 5, 2011) debunked some popular ones. Check out the story… Continue Reading