http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/ College admissions advice from the counselors at Collegewise en-US Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.typepad.com/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/9Sg36AJLHxY/university-of-puget-sound.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/university-of-puget-sound.html Going to college is a lot like getting married. Stay with me--I'm going somewhere with this. The University of Puget Sound only asks for three short responses in their supplemental to the Common Application. But there's a lot going on... KevinMc Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/university-of-puget-sound.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/sK9vU1OqEes/essay-advice-for-lmu-loyala-marymount-university-applicants.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/essay-advice-for-lmu-loyala-marymount-university-applicants.html Our offices in California help a lot of kids apply to LMU. And let me tell you, LMU's essay questions are doozies. They’re pushing kids to think critically about the questions, which actually gives those with a sincere interest in... KevinMc Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/essay-advice-for-lmu-loyala-marymount-university-applicants.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/a14FZSE100o/advice-for-usc-university-of-southern-california-trojan-hopefuls.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/advice-for-usc-university-of-southern-california-trojan-hopefuls.html Ask a student applying to USC why he’s doing so and you’ll hear a lot of passionate answers like, “I want to go to the football games!” and, “My entire family went to USC!” and, “I exited the womb chanting... KevinMc Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/advice-for-usc-university-of-southern-california-trojan-hopefuls.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/InxkfxX0krw/tips-for-techer-hopefulscaltech-california-institute-of-technology.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/tips-for-techer-hopefulscaltech-california-institute-of-technology.html It would be hard to find a college where “fit” is more important for prospective applicants than at Caltech. It takes a special kind of person to succeed at a place that discovered how old the earth really is--4.6 billion... KevinMc Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/tips-for-techer-hopefulscaltech-california-institute-of-technology.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/zUVn__PfXWU/my-entry-1.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/my-entry-1.html Many large state universities are trying to make their application process more personal and Oregon State University is no exception. Applicants are required to complete an "Insight Resume" for what they call "Written Experiential Assessment." And as with all applications... KevinMc Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/my-entry-1.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/AZ5-6HMQVYk/a-plea-to-pomona-applicantsbe-the-real-you.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/a-plea-to-pomona-applicantsbe-the-real-you.html Mark Twain once said, "'Be yourself' is about the worst advice you can give to people.'" It's witty, that's for sure, but with all due respect to Mr Twain, it's just not true at all when it comes to applicants... KevinMc Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/a-plea-to-pomona-applicantsbe-the-real-you.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/ecDAMw12iUA/why-gonzaga-applicants-can-learn-something-from-the-office.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/why-gonzaga-applicants-can-learn-something-from-the-office.html There's a great episode of The Office where perpetually bumbling manager Michael Scott is interviewing for a job at the corporate headquarters. And in an effort to impress the boss, Michael says, "Why don't I tell you what my greatest... KevinMc Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/why-gonzaga-applicants-can-learn-something-from-the-office.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/vd0Te-Lg5kw/suny.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/suny.html Our colleagues in our North White Plains, NY office often take the time to remind us that our home office's home of California isn't the only state with a fine public university system. And they're right (even if they are... KevinMc Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/suny.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/eos2-29ijdw/so-you-want-to-join-the-fighting-irish-tips-for-notre-dame-applicants.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/so-you-want-to-join-the-fighting-irish-tips-for-notre-dame-applicants.html I love the movie Rudy. Even a die hard Purdue fan must want to attend Notre Dame when Rudy finally runs onto the field with the crowd chanting his name. But a love of Rudy alone is not a reason... KevinMc Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/so-you-want-to-join-the-fighting-irish-tips-for-notre-dame-applicants.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/0Z7Ql_dcqxI/tips-for-tufts-.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/tips-for-tufts-.html Tufts University is a highly selective college that's making real efforts to personalize their application. They want to know who you are beyond your grades, test scores and accomplishments. Want proof? Look at the directions for their required supplemental essays.... KevinMc Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/tips-for-tufts-.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/gSKn47nO0r4/five-tips-for-uc-university-of-california-applicants.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/five-tips-for-uc-university-of-california-applicants.html Today, we begin our "30 Colleges, 30 Guides to Getting In" series where we'll share Collegewise tips for admission to over 30 colleges. We're starting with the flagship university system of the state where we were founded, California. So here... KevinMc Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0700 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/five-tips-for-uc-university-of-california-applicants.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/n2IC1Iv25LQ/30-colleges-30-guides-to-getting-in.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/30-colleges-30-guides-to-getting-in.html A lot of high school seniors will be feeling not-so-thankful to be in the throes of the college application process this month. So in the Thanksgiving spirit of helping our friends survive the brutal winter, we're bringing you "30 Colleges,... KevinMc Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/11/30-colleges-30-guides-to-getting-in.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/evJT872hXxA/costumes-not-requiered-.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/10/costumes-not-requiered-.html I remember a Collegewise student who began his college essay, "I hate Halloween. Actually, it's not so much the holiday I hate as it is the obligation to wear a costume. No matter what costume I wear, I just feel... KevinMc Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/10/costumes-not-requiered-.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/bDw4j-EkywM/what-if-parents-are-invited-to-college-interviews.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/10/what-if-parents-are-invited-to-college-interviews.html What should you with your parents while you have your college interview? Simple. Leave them at home. Or send them to dinner. Or send them to Jupiter. Interviewers are far more interested in what kids have to say about themselves... KevinMc Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/10/what-if-parents-are-invited-to-college-interviews.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiseLikeUs/~3/glvOpyrlH1Q/you-dont-have-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-reading-our-blog-or-hanging-around-our-offices-before-you-hear-our-collegewise-mantra--t.html http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/10/you-dont-have-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-reading-our-blog-or-hanging-around-our-offices-before-you-hear-our-collegewise-mantra--t.html You don't have to spend a lot of time reading our blog or hanging around our offices before you hear our Collegewise mantra. The bad news you hear about getting in to college is only true for about 40-50 schools.... KevinMc Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2009/10/you-dont-have-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-reading-our-blog-or-hanging-around-our-offices-before-you-hear-our-collegewise-mantra--t.html