Monthly Archives: April 2012

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 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?

Instead of juggling 4 or 5 subjects, Cornell enables students to take nine courses throughout the year that meet for three-and-a-half weeks each, usually twice a day. As one student stated, “[OCAAT] allows students to focus and also be more intense.” For more information on academics at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA, visit http://bit.ly/CornellCollegeblockplan.

 

 

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

To apply to be a Presidential Scholar at Boston College, a leading Catholic university, you simply have to apply Early Action. There is no separate Presidential Scholar application. The program is invitation-only with an additional interview process. If selected, you receive full, merit-based tuition including stipends for summer programs and study abroadopportunities.

Visit the program website for more information and frequently asked questions.

 

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

Follow the link below to see how this works.

http://nyti.ms/earlystats2012

Here you will find a reference on how applying early can change your chances for admission.  It is a very real thing and certainly something that you should be considering.

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.