19 min
Tests and Courses, Oh My! How to Apply to College Like A Pro
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- Education
When college counselors talk about your "academic résumé," they're referring to much more than your standardized test scores.
In this episode, Dan and David discuss the academic traits that colleges are looking for in their applicants, including the activities that counselors commonly call "hooks" or "spikes."
For test prep, essay guides, and other features that help you prepare for college, download Occam's app, Wend (formerly named VitaeMe), which is free on the App Store.
To read more articles about applying to college, building your résumé, and everything in between, check out Occam's blog on our website.
An important note: these episodes were recorded in 2020, a year when several colleges opted to change their admissions policies, including whether to go test-optional or not. Always be sure to check your school's admissions website for the most up-to-date information regarding application requirements.
When college counselors talk about your "academic résumé," they're referring to much more than your standardized test scores.
In this episode, Dan and David discuss the academic traits that colleges are looking for in their applicants, including the activities that counselors commonly call "hooks" or "spikes."
For test prep, essay guides, and other features that help you prepare for college, download Occam's app, Wend (formerly named VitaeMe), which is free on the App Store.
To read more articles about applying to college, building your résumé, and everything in between, check out Occam's blog on our website.
An important note: these episodes were recorded in 2020, a year when several colleges opted to change their admissions policies, including whether to go test-optional or not. Always be sure to check your school's admissions website for the most up-to-date information regarding application requirements.
19 min