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College Admissions Appeals Process Video

Discover the best ways to appeal being denied to the college or university of your choice. This video describes how colleges will look for new and compelling evidence not presented in a student's original application. Some schools and education systems will also now allow letters of recommendation during this appeals process. Find out the ways to give yourself the best opportunity possible to overturn a college admissions decision.

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Getting into a University of California School Video

This video takes an in-depth look at the wide variety of schools offered in the University of California educational system. The UC system is regarded as one of the best public school systems in the nation with the University of California Berkeley and UCLA at the elite end of the spectrum. Discover what it takes for a student to get into this system as well as learn some of the schools that accept a broader range of student body applicants, such as UC Riverside and UC Merced.

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How Many Schools Should I Apply To Video

Students will learn the difference between safety, target and reach schools when applying for college admissions. This video will also teach students how many universities in each of these three categories are recommended when deciding which schools to apply for.

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How to Get Into a Top-Tier University Video

This video describes an in-depth look at what it takes to get into a top-tier university or college such as Stanford, Harvard and Yale. This video describes the items you need to really stand out when it comes to admissions for elite universities including recommended SAT scores and high school grade point averages. Students will also need exceptional honors classes and amazing extracurricular activities.

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How to Write an Effective Admissions Essay Video

Follow these guidelines and tips to help write a strong college essay. Find out why simple instructions, such as following the directions properly, can make the difference in making or breaking a good essay. This video also discusses guidelines, such as proper formatting, writing in your own voice, selecting topics from open ended questions and much more.

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Make Your College Application Stand Out Video

Discover what top colleges are looking for in a college application. This video breaks down the key areas as told by admissions directors of what colleges and universities look for when reviewing college applications for prospective students. Learn why some schools are leaning toward 'angular' students rather than the traditionally accepted view of the 'well-rounded' student.

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Real Sample Essays for Your College Application Video

Discover real essay questions for top universities. Students will learn sample questions from the 2006 common application used by over 200 universities in the United States. Students will also listen to real essay examples from the University of California education system as well as some of the quirkier and more outlandish questions asked by specific universities. Use this video to help plan and prepare thoughts for upcoming college applications.

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Timeline for College Applications Video

Learn how successful college admissions starts with your freshman year of high school. In this video, students will learn why taking rigorous course loads and succeeding in them has a significant impact on your high school transcripts. Discover the best timelines to take the PSAT and SAT and why making friends with your guidance counselor is an excellent decision. Also learn the proper timelines for applying to public and private universities during your senior year.