Extra Help: College Admissions
Helping parents get their teen to college
COVID-19 Disrupts Extracurricular Activities
With the novel coronavirus surging in parts of the nation, some high schools that opened in person have been forced online, and others were already committed to remote instruction. In the absence of in-person classes, some extracurricular activities will be canceled, especially team sports. Others, however, will go on – some in new and innovative ways. But those locked out of extracurriculars this year shouldn't fret. While these activities can help your teen build a high school resume for college admissions, experts say students should focus on academics and self-care.
Read on to find out what role extracurricular activities play in the college admissions process, who may be affected by their cancellation and how teens can make the most of a bad situation.
Happy Tuesday!
This edition of the newsletter was written by Josh Moody. The U.S. News Education newsletter team is Josh (@byJoshMoody) and Emma (@emmarkerr).
WHY LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION MATTER
With the novel coronavirus surging in parts of the nation, some high schools that opened in person have been forced online, and others were already committed to remote instruction. In the absence of in-person classes, some extracurricular activities will be canceled, especially team sports. Others, however, will go on – some in new and innovative ways. But those locked out of extracurriculars this year shouldn't fret. While these activities can help your teen build a high school resume for college admissions, experts say students should focus on academics and self-care.
Read on to find out what role extracurricular activities play in the college admissions process, who may be affected by their cancellation and how teens can make the most of a bad situation.
Happy Tuesday!
This edition of the newsletter was written by Josh Moody. The U.S. News Education newsletter team is Josh (@byJoshMoody) and Emma (@emmarkerr).
Read on to find out what role extracurricular activities play in the college admissions process, who may be affected by their cancellation and how teens can make the most of a bad situation.
Happy Tuesday!
This edition of the newsletter was written by Josh Moody. The U.S. News Education newsletter team is Josh (@byJoshMoody) and Emma (@emmarkerr).
WHY LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION MATTER
College Recommendation Letters That Impressed Schools
A good letter of recommendation, according to admissions pros, helps highlight a student's struggles, commitment to community service, their character and, ultimately, who they are.
A good letter of recommendation, according to admissions pros, helps highlight a student's struggles, commitment to community service, their character and, ultimately, who they are.
3 Student Tips for Getting Great College Recommendation Letters
Students seeking great recommendation letters should identify classes in which they excelled or grew, spend extra time on the details and politely remind teachers of their deadlines
What Colleges Look for: 6 Ways to Stand Out
When asking for a letter of recommendation, students shouldn't just tap the teacher who gave them straight A's, but also one who has seen them struggle, recommends one admissions official. Read on to find out other ways your teen can make his or her application stand out.
Students seeking great recommendation letters should identify classes in which they excelled or grew, spend extra time on the details and politely remind teachers of their deadlines
What Colleges Look for: 6 Ways to Stand Out
When asking for a letter of recommendation, students shouldn't just tap the teacher who gave them straight A's, but also one who has seen them struggle, recommends one admissions official. Read on to find out other ways your teen can make his or her application stand out.
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10 College Study Tips that High School Students Can Master Now
As students transition from high school to college, the onus falls on them to stay on top of their academics. Here are 10 study methods for college success that teens can master in high school, including how to find useful tools, manage time, work with classmates and more.
As students transition from high school to college, the onus falls on them to stay on top of their academics. Here are 10 study methods for college success that teens can master in high school, including how to find useful tools, manage time, work with classmates and more.
