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July 2, 2009

6 Things College Admissions Officers Are Really Looking for in College Applicants

By: Peter

As you contemplate your fall college applications this sunny summer at the beach, you are probably wondering what kinds of things could give you a “leg up” in the admissions process. Below is a generally accepted list of what admissions officers are really looking for:

1. Strength of coursework - Admissions officers want students who challenge themselves.
2. Grades - Not only do admissions officers want students who challenge themselves, but they also want students who do well in challenging courses. A low grade in a course doesn’t mean you are dumb; it just means you haven’t mastered a subject yet. If you think you need extra, individual help, hire a tutor.
3. Standardized test scores - Admissions officers need a way to level the playing field. An “A” in one school doesn’t necessarily correspond to an “A” in another school. The easiest way for admissions officers to compare students from different schools is to look at standardized test scores. Fortunately, with preparation, almost anyone can improve his or her standardized test scores.
4. Extra-curricular activities - Admissions officers aren’t looking for a laundry list of activities that you’ve tried; they like to see dedication to one or two activities where you’ve excelled or taken a leadership role.
5. Essays - Admissions officers don’t want to see boring essays, so keep them interesting. Take the time to proofread your essays because admissions officers are starting to understand that first-rate writing skills greatly correlate to college success.
6. Interviews - Admissions officers want to know that you have a genuine interest in their institution. The interview will give you the chance to connect with the officer on a personal level. Remember, people tend to gravitate to others like themselves.

Keep these in mind when you’re applying, and good luck!

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June 29, 2009

Need an ONLINE tutor? Choose Appelrouth Tutoring

By: Linda

These days we all do pretty much everything online: read newspapers, check weather and traffic, pay bills, even talk on the phone with voice over IP programs. Are you ready to add one more thing to your list? How about first-rate tutoring with a real, live Appelrouth tutor? Oh, yes. I said ‘live’; no zombies here–and no pre-recorded videos or audio tracks. We are now offering our effective test prep course online, taught by our very own highly qualified tutors. Your student will have private, one-on-one sessions with a tutor from the comfort of your own home (or anywhere with high speed internet). Students will not only be able to see and hear their online tutor, but they will also be able to talk with them, ask questions, and work directly on actual SAT problems on a custom-made digital whiteboard.

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Stress Free College Admissions with Jed Appelrouth

By: Peter

Have you ever wanted to attend a free college admissions seminar with ATS founder Jed Appelrouth but didn’t have the time or realized that you live on the other side of the country? Then mark down July 22, 2009 on your calendar as the day you can watch the presentation live, streamed over the internet. Watch from home, at the beach or anywhere with an internet connection. The event kicks off at 7:30 PM Eastern with an hour long presentation and 30 minutes of questions and answers with parents and students. Email or Twitter message us your questions ahead of time and Jed will answer as many as possible live during the webcast. To watch the live stream, just visit our homepage that Wednesday night.

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June 22, 2009

New Kids on the Block

By: Linda

Sorry, pop music fans, we are not giving away tickets. But there are some new tests on NYU’s block. NYU is now offering different testing options starting with students who are applying for the 2010-2011 school year. The SAT and the ACT no longer stand supreme. NYU will now accept a myriad of different testing combinations.

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Vote early, vote often

By: Linda

Well, not really. That wouldn’t be ethical.  But if you think we are the best tutors in Atlanta, you should definitely visit Nickelodean’s Parent’s Picks and vote once.  We already know you love us, now you can show the world (or at least the people who visit that site.) Thanks for all the support!

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