College Admissions 101

How to Get a Full-Ride Scholarship

Whether you are a student in high school or a parent, you may wonder, "Where are all the colleges that offer free rides?"  First, it is important to note colleges that provide full-ride scholarships have been a shrinking pool for many years. Not all schools offer...

Common App Essay Tips: 9 Expert Tips for Crushing Your Essay

The Common App essay may seem like one of the most daunting parts of the college admission process. However, remember that just like anything else, you can take this step by step and conquer it. At Campus to Career Crossroads, we take a very specific and time-oriented...

How to Describe Activities on the Common App (and Stand Out in the Process!)

The Common App activities section may seem daunting because you have to list out your whole high school career in detail. There is no doubt about it, but this is one of the most important sections of the Common App because it gives you an opportunity to distinguish...

What is Yield Protection in College Admissions?

If you have heard of the term "yield protection," it might set off alarm bells as you consider the implications for high-achieving students.  Yield protection colleges reject or waitlist candidates — highly qualified candidates, that is — with the thought that they...
How to Narrow Down Your College List

How to Narrow Down Your College List

You can only attend one school, so in the process of building a college list, you will have to whittle it down.  But does "how to narrow down college list" really come easily?  Unfortunately, it is not always that simple. Some students know right away whether a school...

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