What is Commitment Day for College Admissions?
Commitment Day requires students to secure their place by submitting a deposit and maintaining good academic standing to avoid rescinded offers.… Read More What is Commitment Day for College Admissions?
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Mastering College Admissions: Trust the Experts
The college admissions landscape is challenging, with many selective universities. Trust certified counselors like Aristotle Circle for reliable guidance and support.… Read More Mastering College Admissions: Trust the Experts
Target Schools? Not Anymore.
Imagine this: You’re the parent of a teenager, and maybe you have some younger kids as well. You’ve spent the last decade deep in the trenches of parent-teacher conferences, travel sports, and birthday parties. First you’re figuring out how to work a cell phone for yourself, then you’re struggling to figure out at what age… Read More Target Schools? Not Anymore.
How to Apply to the University of California
Navigating college applications involves understanding individual school requirements, such as the UC Application’s unique structure, testing policies, and essay prompts.… Read More How to Apply to the University of California
Understanding SRAR: A Guide for College Applications
As students submit their Early Action applications to American universities, they may be prompted to fill out something called the SRAR. What does SRAR stand for? SRAR stands for Self-Reported Academic Record, also known as the SSAR, or Student Self-reported Academic Record. What is it? The SRAR is a 3rd-party form that allows students to… Read More Understanding SRAR: A Guide for College Applications
5 Essential Tips for a Less Stressful College Application Season
College application season is here! Aristotle Circle offers tips for a successful and stress-free application process: get organized, fill in major/campus choices early, recycle essays, vary topic choices, and communicate with parents or guardians. If overwhelmed, seek comprehensive college admissions counseling from Aristotle Circle.… Read More 5 Essential Tips for a Less Stressful College Application Season
What Does it Mean to Be Wait Listed?
This time of year can feel like an emotional roller coaster for high school seniors. Refreshing your email can feel like a game of Russian Roulette. Will you feel disappointment at being rejected from their dream school, elation at being admitted, or…confusion at being wait listed?… Read More What Does it Mean to Be Wait Listed?
Letters of Recommendation – A Guide for College Admissions
There are a few different types of letters of recommendation, and requirements are different for most schools, and can change at any point. In fact, UT Austin recently updated their requirements for the 2024-2025 application cycle.… Read More Letters of Recommendation – A Guide for College Admissions
The Top 10 Universities for International Students
Some universities have seen a marked increase in international applications, and these applications are coming from previously untapped regions of the world.… Read More The Top 10 Universities for International Students
What Should I Do Summer Before Senior Year?
While most of a student’s most formative academic, extracurricular, and sport activities occur during Junior year – the last full academic year before college applications are submitted – the summer between Junior and Senior year is also a valuable time for the process.… Read More What Should I Do Summer Before Senior Year?
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