college and university admissions
Make a Better Choice with CampusGrotto
Picking out a college or university is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your life. Besides choosing the right spouse, choosing the right university packs a lot of impact in your life’s direction. It can dramatically change the course of your life’s development. It is very important that you pick [...]
Filed under college and university admissions, March 9th, 2013How to Find a Cheap MBA Program
Although we have warned earlier against the idea of looking for cheap MBA programs, in the interest of public information, we are going to show you how to find affordable MBA programs. Remember that what we have a problem with are “cheap programs” in terms of quality. We are not necessarily opposed to low priced [...]
Filed under college and university admissions, January 20th, 2013The Importance of Personal Connections in College Admissions
There is an old saying that it is not what you know, it is who you know. There is a lot of disappointment and pain behind that saying. Unfortunately it is very true. For too many institutions, establishments, businesses and organizations in the United States, the old American concept of egalitarianism no longer applies. An [...]
Filed under college and university admissions, December 21st, 2012The Benefits of Need-Blind Admissions
Need-blind admission means that the college or university you are applying to has an admission policy where they do not look at your particular financial situation when deciding to accept you. Basically they are not looking at your capacity to pay for school. This means that need-blind institutions tend to admit several students that would [...]
Filed under college and university admissions, December 15th, 2012The Benefits of Early Admissions
Early admissions used to be a fairly rare element in academic admissions. It used to be that everybody had to go through the same schedule and the same process. As a result, it was a very grueling process for a lot of students since they have to all apply at the same time. There was [...]
Filed under college and university admissions, December 9th, 2012Who Are the People Involved in College Admissions?
If you are reading this blog post, you are probably applying for college or thinking of applying to college. You are probably already aware of the admissions package that is sent to applicants. We are talking about forms where you include your transcripts, your test scores and your personal statement. You are probably also aware [...]
Filed under college and university admissions, December 3rd, 2012What to Do After Getting Accepted in College
The college admissions results are in. You have been accepted into a college or more. What do you do? Digest the information. Well, you do have to savor the fact that you have managed to get into a college. That college does not have to be your first choice. At least, however, you have managed [...]
Filed under college and university admissions, April 19th, 2012How to Prepare for a Surprise Tuition Fee Increase
Surprise tuition fee increases are not really that surprising. However, this does not change the fact that they can be annoying, especially if you have already tallied a budget and have previously thought that you can afford the tuition with the help of a little financial aid. So, how do you prepare for a tuition [...]
Filed under college and university admissions, April 13th, 2012Why You May Not Know Your College Tuition Until It’s Too Late
The reality is that you would most likely be targeting a college that still does not know what its tuition will be like during the school year you are aiming to get in. This is especially true with public colleges. So, basically you are applying for a slot in a school that cannot even provide [...]
Filed under college and university admissions, April 11th, 2012How to be the Perfect Candidate for Nursing School
Pursuing a nursing career takes a lot of courage and determination. Not to mention that the admissions process into your dream school is a tough one. To help you land that spot in your dream school, here are some tips on what to discuss in your admissions essay. Tell them why you want to be [...]
Filed under college and university admissions, June 18th, 2009