COLLEGE CONSULTING

Spring is the prime time for boosting your student profile for college applications. As your classes begin to wind down, you’ll have plenty of free time to fill out activities and tasks strategically designed to give you a competitive advantage in the college application and admissions process. You’ll also have a huge opportunity during spring break to either do something huge that will impress colleges or multiple small things that will steadily put you ahead of the game. Whatever you do, remember to make it productive and fun at the same time.

Here is a list of tasks for you to prioritize over spring. Check them out and see how we can help you.

Spring Programs Planning

One of the best ways to spend your spring is to plan out what you will be doing during the summer to boost your student profile. And there will be plenty to do, from summer courses, internships, research projects, and even part-time jobs. But the issue about having plenty of options is not knowing which ones are worth taking. So don’t get bogged down and use spring to plan your summer early.

Feeling overwhelmed? Not to worry! Cardinal Education is no stranger to helping students plan for the summer. Contact us now and let us start on a personalized summer strategy for you!

  1. College Selection
    Choosing which college is the best fit for you is a complex process. Our team of expert educational consultants, through a series of discussions, help you identify your strengths and interests as well as your considerations (size, location, etc) to narrow down the list of colleges and universities to match and consider applying to.
  2. Essay Editing
    No matter what schools you are applying to, you will need to write a personal statement essay with 650 words that sum up your life experiences and why a college would want to admit you. Here are some tips to guide you.
  3. Letters of Recommendation Request Advising
    Recommendation letters give admissions officers an insight into how you are as a student and the role you play in the school community. As you do not know what your teachers think about you nor do you have control over what they will write, it is important to build relationships and demonstrate leadership. Read this article to help you choose the teachers you will be requesting recommendation letters from.
  4. Common App Form Filling
    Filling out the Common App takes time. We can help you with the process to make sure that all pertinent data are put in to make sure you don’t miss out on anything.
  5. Extracurricular Activity Designing
    Participating in extracurricular activities and the leadership role you play matters a lot in your college application. Strategic planning is necessary to make sure that you choose the activity that matches the values of the school of your choice. The pandemic has clearly changed the educational landscape and limited the opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities. Read on to know how you can keep up with your extracurricular activities during these times.
  6. College Visit
    College visits are an important part of the admissions process. In-person college visits, if possible, are the best way for a student to feel the campus vibe and learn more about a school and determine if it is indeed a right fit.
  7. Test Preparation
    Although most schools have gone test-optional, we still advise our students to take standardized tests as we believe that taking the SAT and ACT will be advantageous especially if their GPA and extracurricular activities are not too impressive. For this reason, we also advise our students about what standardized tests they should take, when they should take them, and how best to prepare for them. Solid, well-planned SAT test preparation and ACT test preparation will be a net positive for a college application.
  8. Class Selection
    A student is responsible for choosing their own classes depending on the educational program and major chosen. We can help you carefully choose which classes to take and plan them on your calendar to make sure that you are maximizing your time while still having enough time to cover your extracurricular activities. For tips on how to choose the right classes, click here.