Highly Selective Colleges and the Applicants They Accept
Bev Taylor
June 1, 2015
Of the approximately 3,500 accredited colleges and universities in the U.S., only about 50 of them are considered highly selective.
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The Importance of the Essay in Gaining Admission to a Highly Selective College
Bev Taylor
May 6, 2015
Each year as more students are applying to colleges, they are submitting more applications than ever before, resulting in colleges receiving record numbers of applications. As a result, the volume of applications to highly selective colleges has reached new heights. Considering that admissions counselors have only a few minutes to read through each application, students need to view their essays as an opportunity to showcase their talents and interests, and to tell their story.
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Admissions Officers are People, Too
Jessica Gross
September 03, 2008
Bev Taylor, founder and director of an independent college consulting firm called Ivy Coach, tells her clients to maintain contact with regional representatives of the schools they're applying to. "Sometimes it's too early for a student to even know that they're interested in that particular college, but it's really important for students to meet these people and then follow through," Taylor said. "Keep that dialogue going. That's really important."
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