Author name: Sowmya Athreya

What I’ll cover in this blog: -Which essay prompt to choose?-Starting sentence is critical-Best flow for the essay-What to avoid-Overall Tips-How Goal Admit can help Which essay prompt to choose? College application essays are a daunting part of the application process. The Common App has 7 questions and students have to pick one. The University […]

What I’ll cover in this blog: -Do we need a college counselor? -Questions to ask the counselor in the first meeting-How to evaluate the answers and make a decision-Having realistic expectations-How Goal Admit can help Do we need a college counselor? Choosing the counselor was the first early, stressful decision we had to make in

What I’ll cover in this blog: -Should I select the same major at all colleges?-How can I optimize the choice of major to increase my chances of admission?-Points to consider when choosing the major-Benefits of researching and optimizing major selection-How Goal Admit can help Should I select the same major at all colleges? Why is

What I’ll cover in this blog: -Why extracurriculars? When?-Strategizing the selection of extracurricular activities for future college admissions-Do some schools value certain extracurriculars more?-Do I need to excel in the extracurricular?-How Goal Admit can help Why extracurriculars? When? Extracurriculars are an important part of childhood growth. They add dimension to your life, develop new parts

What I’ll cover in this blog: -Why should I take the SAT/ACT if it’s now optional in many colleges?-SAT vs ACT-Test prep options– I don’t do well in tests-How many times is too many?-How Goal Admit can help Why should I take the SAT/ACT if it’s now optional in many colleges? Test scores have been