SparkLife posts by corinne

Ask the Right Questions!

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By: Corinne

One of my jobs as an admission counselor is to spread knowledge about the institution I represent. I travel to approximately 168 high schools every ...

Dear Corinne: All My Parents See Is the Money

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By: Corinne

Sparkler IxSeexAll writes:
My parents are forcing me to go to a certain university because it's cheap and only ten minutes away. The problem is that ...

How Should I Start My College Essay? 6 Essential Tips

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By: Corinne

Admission counselors read anywhere from 25 to 50 essays a day; here are a few pointers to make yours stand out of the pack.
1. Don't ...

"can i visit sumtime nxt wk 2 stay 4 a nite?"

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By: Corinne

"Hey! j/w if i need nemore stuff for my app.... n can i visit sumtime nxt wk 2 stay 4 a nite? I <3 this ...

8 Steps to Take Now

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By: Corinne

If you're a high school senior getting ready to apply to college, here are eight things you must do now, right away, in order to ...

Sean is Lazy and Rude. You Should Accept Him to Your School Anyway.

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By: Corinne

Believe it or not, recommendations—a.k.a. the portion of your application that is completely out of your control—can change the opinion of the person considering you ...

Breathe. It's Only College

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By: Corinne

Slow down. Take a deep breath, and exhale.

Many of you have e-mailed me desperate for direction about juggling extracurriculars with APs, crying in fear that ...

Teacher Recommendation How-to

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By: Corinne

You can probably think of one teacher who will be ecstatic to write a recommendation for you. The other three—maybe not so much. And your ...

You're a Senior. What Should You Be Doing?

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By: Corinne

OK, you hotshot seniors—it's time to rise to the top of the school, take over the unofficially official "senior" parking spots, and experience the once-in-a-lifetime ...

You're a Junior. What Should You Be Doing?

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By: Corinne

Juniors, the time has come. This is the year you'll start taking AP courses, realize that high school is more than halfway over, and ...