How to Apply to College Like A Pro

Revolution: the Whole Application Cycle, from Beginning to End

In this episode, Dan and David take a step back to look at the entire college application process, from start to finish. The hosts offer advice on all things applying to college: choosing which schools you should apply to, when you should submit applications, and everything that happens after you click "Submit." To read more articles about applying to college, building your résumé, and everything in between, check out Occam's blog on our [https://occameducation.com/]website [https://occameducation.com/]. 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 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wend/id1518680025]. An important note: these episodes were recorded in 2020, a year when several colleges opted to change their admissions policies. Always be sure to check your school's admissions website for the most up-to-date information regarding application deadlines and requirements.

Tests and Courses, Oh My!

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 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wend/id1518680025]. To read more articles about applying to college, building your résumé, and everything in between, check out Occam's blog on our [https://occameducation.com/]website [https://occameducation.com/]. 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.

Tell Me About Yourself

Dan and David cover the extracurricular activities or "résumé" section of a college application.  The duo suggests ways to get involved both on and off campus, advises which activities to include and which shouldn't make the cut, and perhaps most importantly, tells you how to structure your résumé. For a résumé builder, 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 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wend/id1518680025]. To read more articles about applying to college, searching for schools, building your résumé, and everything in between, check out Occam's blog on our [https://occameducation.com/]website [https://occameducation.com/]. An important note: these episodes were recorded in 2020, a year when several colleges opted to change their admissions policies. Always be sure to check your school's admissions website for the most up-to-date information regarding application requirements.

Let's Get Personal

Referencing Olivia Newton John's hit single "Let's Get Physical," Dan and David discuss all things college essay-related, including how to draft your essays, choosing a topic to write about, and taking the extra time to answer those "optional" prompts. An important note: these episodes were recorded in 2020, a year when several colleges opted to change their admissions policies. Always be sure to check your school's admissions website for the most up-to-date information regarding writing requirements and application deadlines. For essay guides, deadline trackers, and other features that help you prepare for college, download Occam's app, Wend (formerly named VitaeMe), which is free on the App Store [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wend/id1518680025]. To read more articles about applying to college, building your résumé, and writing application essays (including some essay samples!) check out Occam's blog on our [https://occameducation.com/]website [https://occameducation.com/].

Fifty Shades of Deadlines

Between Early Action, Early Decision, Early Decision 2, Rolling, Merit Scholarship, and "Regular" admissions deadlines, it can be tough to know when you're actually supposed to apply to a school. In this episode, Dan and David define the different types of admissions deadlines and offer guidance on how to decide which submission window is best for you. An important note: these episodes were recorded in 2020, a year when several colleges changed their admissions policies. Always be sure to check your school's admissions website for the most up-to-date information regarding application deadlines. To read more articles about applying to college, searching for schools, building your résumé, and everything in between, check out Occam's blog on our [https://occameducation.com/]website [https://occameducation.com/]. 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 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wend/id1518680025].