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College Admissions Consulting

The college admissions process can sometimes feel like a cross between a game and a marketing challenge. This task naturally requires figuring out how to present yourself impressively and persuasively on your application, but it is also much more than that. Your application is the final product in a process that spans your entire high school career. It is your opportunity to demonstrate your achievements and to make your case for yourself as an exceptional candidate.

Since successful applications require meticulous planning and attention to detail, it is essential to start strategizing as early as possible. As early as your freshman or sophomore year (or as late as senior year), our college admissions advisers can help you design a plan outlining when to take standardized tests, which activities and courses to seek, and how to write college essays. In every admissions category, our advisers are experts at teaching you how to make your interests, strengths, and talents stand out.

Here is a list of essential admissions considerations through which our advisers will guide you during your admissions process.

School Choice:

Large vs. small; urban vs. rural; specialized vs. liberal arts—these are among the many questions our advisers will help you answer as you visit and study the schools to which you intend to apply.

Early Decision and Early Action:

These programs allow students to apply to their first-choice schools prior to the regular deadlines. Statistics suggest that this advantage greatly increases applicants’ chances of admission. These methods are often restrictive, however, and may not be your best option. Contact us to discuss the best strategy for your needs.

Academic Profile:

Grades and classes are the most important admissions factor for any admissions board. When choosing AP and elective courses, or seeking tutoring or other advice, our advisors will help you chart an educational journey that optimizes your academic credentials.

Standardized Tests:

Despite recent controversy, the SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests remain absolutely essential to almost every application. Admissions officers see them as an opportunity to compare applicants on a “standardized” intellectual playing field. So take them seriously and prepare early. Please visit our standardized test page for a detailed explanation of each exam and how our tutors will help to maximize your scores.

Letters of Recommendation:

These documents give schools a chance to hear about how wonderful you are from individuals who have seen you in action. What is most important is that your reviewers actually know you—as a student, as a leader, and as a person. Med School Tutors will help you choose the most qualified teachers, coaches, and advisers to whom entrust this significant task.

Interviews:

Not every school offers interviews, and many do not consider them important. Nevertheless, always accept the invitation and practice diligently for each one. Superior interviews could add those few extra inches in any photo-finish admissions decision. Our counselors will coach you to just that stellar outcome.

Essays:

Colleges love to know the character, attitude, and worldviews of the students they accept. The best essays show them who you are and how you think in a thoughtful, engaging (humorous or insightful), and well-written manner. College essay writing is an art unto itself that we will help you master.

Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities:

When assessing your resumes and activities lists, colleges will search primarily for leadership, service, and passion. Find out from us which activities are considered best for achieving your admissions and professional goals, and learn to make the most of your free-time.

Sports:

Playing a sport well could be your most competitive advantage. For some it may even be a first-class ticket. If you consider yourself good enough to play the sport during college, we will assist you in reaching out to, and impressing, coaches and recruiters in a professional and effective manner.

Research and Internships:

There is no better way to demonstrate your interest in a specific subject or career than to get some experience doing it. Our advisers will help you find and earn internship and research opportunities, and will assist you in explaining your experiences on your college applications.

Awards and Honors:

Naturally, the more praise and honors conferred on you during high school the better. There are dozens of opportunities for you to apply for awards in your strongest areas—community service, writing, acting, etc.—or based on particular traits—race, ethnicity, gender, etc. Let us help you discover and assist you with the applications that appropriately fit your strengths.

Further Information

To find out how we can help you with any of these application components, and to learn how our advisers can help you earn admission to your first-choice schools, contact Med School Tutors today to arrange your admissions consultation.

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