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Category: AM Mission Control
Making the Most of Your Summer: Internships
One of the best ways to make your summer activities meaningful is to secure an internship.
Today, we cover the two main categories of internships, when to start looking, and how to express your interest in obtaining a position as a high school student.
Questbridge [Part 2]
The Questbridge National College Match Program.
Who should apply?
How to Apply and Next Steps for Finalists?
Questbridge [Part 1]
The Questbridge National College Match Program makes that dream a reality for select students across the U.S.
Questbridge is a college and scholarship application process that helps secure college admission and tuition for low-income high school seniors with strong academic achievements.
Financial Aid [Part 2]
With all the excitement of planning for your first year as a college student, it’s important to consider financing your education.
How do I qualify for financial aid?
Financial Aid [Part 1]
With all the excitement of planning for your first year as a college student, it’s important to consider financing your education.
Today, we discuss the different types of financial aid.
The Waitlist
It’s common to feel disappointed when you don’t receive a resounding YES from the school at which you’d hoped to spend the next four years, but don’t lose hope yet!
When it comes to being waitlisted, however, there are a few steps you should take.
The College Admissions Scandal
One of 2019’s biggest stories: the college admissions scandal.
In the wake of the scandal, it’s important to reflect on the lessons we should take from it as students, parents, and educational consultants alike.
Supplemental Materials
We cover who should submit supplements, how to determine if a supplement is worthy of submission, how the submission process works, and more!
College Interviews[Part 2] – Interview questions & preparation of interview
It might just help you to prepare for a part of the college admissions process that often stymies students and parents: the college interview!!
We cover the basics of college interviews, including who should do them, tips for preparing, and how to overcome the “interview jitters.”