Did You Know? Weekly facts and advice from the experts at Options for College

Did you know that the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology was initially funded by NYC philanthropist Jacob Schiff?

The Technion, an Israeli-based public research university, is returning to its New York City roots by partnering with Cornell to create the Cornell NYC Tech Campus. Mayor Bloomberg is hopeful that this new campus will be the catalyst for New York City to replace Silicon Valley as the place to start new digital technology companies. “The new campus,” he said, “will spin off some 600 such companies in the next 30 years.”

The partnership was announced in late 2011 and the facilities are slated to open later this year. Click here for history on the initial stages of this project.

Did you know that May 1 is the National Candidate Reply Date?

This means that the large majority of colleges of universities in the nation expect you, the student, to submit an enrollment form and tuition deposit by May 1, indicating your intention to matriculate at their school in the fall. Even if you are waitlisted at your first choice college, you need to submit the enrollment form and tuition deposit to hold your spot at your second choice. Waitlist decisions can arrive through July, so do not wait on that decision to submit your deposit and hold your place at another school.

To read more about the National Candidate Reply Date, follow this link: http://bit.ly/may1deadline

OFC Founder and President Keith Berman just returned from presenting at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as part of the Pathways to College series presented by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.

While in Hong Kong, Keith Berman brought his expert advice to the radio. The “Money for Nothing” program on RTHK’s Radio 3 hosted Keith and a fellow CTY presenter for a discussion entitled What does it take to get into an Ivy League university? Click here to listen to the podcast: http://bit.ly/IlP06U

Did you know that admissions offices are on the lookout for signs of “senioritis”?

Getting accepted by your top choice is “no excuse to slack off”. At the University of Pennsylvania, the admissions office sends warning letters to newly accepted students whose grades have dropped in their final semester of high school. In extreme cases, they may even take further action like recommending a gap year. Read this article to learn about the practice from the admissions office’s point of view.

Did you know that Colleges that Change Lives is touring the country with representatives from over 40 colleges?

The event makes its first United States stop in New York City, at the New York Penn Hotel on May 21 and 22. (You need only plan to attend one night’s session.) The evenings include a 30-minute panel presentation and an open college fair where guests will be able to speak directly with admissions representatives. For more information and upcoming locations go here: http://www.ctcl.org/events/programs

If a college you’re interested in will be represented at the event, call the admissions office. They might be able to tell you who will be representing the school so that you can introduce yourself.

Did You Know? Weekly facts and advice from the experts at Options for College

Did you know that the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology was initially funded by NYC philanthropist Jacob Schiff?

Did you know that you can search for specific schools that are still accepting applications for fall 2012 (incoming class of 2016)?

Did you know that May 1 is the National Candidate Reply Date?

Did you know that Cornell College (the one in Iowa) has a unique One-Course-At-A-Time or OCAAT scheduling system for students who prefer to concentrate on one subject at a time?

Did you know that Boston College has a Presidential Scholars Program (PSP) that awards full, merit-based tuition?

Did you know that applying early helps your chances of admissions at nearly every college or university?

Did you know that admissions offices are on the lookout for signs of “senioritis”?

Did you know that California College of the Arts is still accepting applications for the incoming class of 2016?

Did you know that Colleges that Change Lives is touring the country with representatives from over 40 colleges?

Did you know that the Land-Grant College Act of 1862 helped establish higher-education institutions such as Cornell University, Michigan State University, and the University of Wisconsin?

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