Accepted - The PrepScholar College Admissions Podcast

Not sure how to sort through your rejections and acceptances? Join PrepScholar co-founder Allen Cheng and writer Melissa Brinks as they discuss what an acceptance, rejection, waitlist, and referral are, how to handle rejection, and how to make the ultimate decision for what college you'll attend. Got questions for us? Reach out to [email protected], and we may answer it on a future episode! Further Reading: Complete List: Colleges With Rolling Admissions What to Do If You Get Rejected From Your Dream College College Decision Day: How To Notify Colleges 3 Tips for Writing a Successful Letter of Continued Interest College Waitlist: What Are Your Chances of Getting In?   Website | College Admissions Consulting | SAT Prep | ACT Prep

Curious about financial aid? Join PrepScholar co-founder Allen Cheng and writer Melissa Brinks as they discuss what kinds of financial aid are available to you, why a private education might be cheaper than you expect, and how to make the most of your financial aid offer. Got questions for us? Reach out to [email protected], and we may answer it on a future episode! Further Reading: EFC Calculator Simple Guide: How to Apply for Financial Aid Here's Every College That Offers 100% Financial Aid What Is Financial Aid? How To Pay Less For College The 29 Colleges With the Best Financial Aid How to Pay for College: Complete Guide   Website | College Admissions Consulting | SAT Prep | ACT Prep

What do you need to know about college interviews? Join PrepScholar co-founder Allen Cheng and writer Melissa Brinks as they discuss what colleges are looking for in interviews, how to answer some of the most common questions, and how to dress to impress. Got questions for us? Reach out to [email protected], and we may answer it on a future episode! Further Reading: The 14 College Interview Questions You Must Prepare For 6 Top College Interview Tips: How to Prepare Effectively What Are Good Questions to Ask in a College Interview? College Interview Attire: What to Wear to Your Interview The Complete List of Colleges That Require Interviews   Website | College Admissions Consulting | SAT Prep | ACT Prep

How do you write a good college essay? Join PrepScholar co-founder Allen Cheng and writer Melissa Brinks as they discuss how to find balance, when to start essays, and what topics you should probably avoid. Want to win $50 to Amazon? Take our listener survey and you'll be entered to win a free gift card! We're accepting responses through 7/22, so hope on it soon! Got questions for us? Reach out to [email protected], and we may answer it on a future episode! Further Reading: How to Write a Great College Essay, Step-by-Step Bad College Essays: 10 Mistakes You Must Avoid How to Write a Perfect "Why This College" Essay My Successful Harvard Application (Complete Common App + Supplement) The 13 Best College Essay Tips to Craft a Stellar Application Website | College Admissions Consulting | SAT Prep | ACT Prep

What should you know before filling out your college applications? Join PrepScholar co-founder Allen Cheng and writer Melissa Brinks as they discuss when you should fill applications out, what colleges rank most important, and whether or not your major choice impacts the likelihood you'll be accepted. Want to win $50 to Amazon? Take our listener survey and you'll be entered to win a free gift card! Got questions for us? Reach out to [email protected], and we may answer it on a future episode! Further Reading: How to Get a College Application Fee Waiver: 3 Approaches The Complete College Application Process: Expert Guide How Can You Build The Most Versatile College Application? The 7 Things That Really Look Good on a College Application Your Complete College Application Timeline Website | College Admissions Consulting | SAT Prep | ACT Prep

Do your GPA and class choices really matter in college applications? Join PrepScholar co-founder Allen Cheng and writer Melissa Brinks as they discuss choosing a rigorous course load, how to up your study skills, and how to handle the additional stress of AP courses.  Got questions for us? Reach out to [email protected], and we may answer it on a future episode! Further Reading: What Is a Good GPA? What's a Bad GPA for College? How to Get a 4.0 GPA and Better Grades, By a Harvard Alum Exactly How Many AP Classes Should You Take? | AP Experts Are AP Classes Worth It? Should You Take Them? What Classes Should You Take in High School? Expert Advice Website | College Admissions Consulting | SAT Prep | ACT Prep

How do you find and nurture extracurriculars that colleges really want to see? Join PrepScholar co-founder Allen Cheng and writer Melissa Brinks as they discuss what colleges are really looking for in extracurriculars, how to set goals and reach for more advanced positions, and why happiness really does matter.  Got questions for us? Reach out to [email protected], and we may answer it on a future episode! Further Reading: How to Get Into Harvard and the Ivy League, by a Harvard Alum What Harvard's Asian Admissions Lawsuit Reveals About How You Should Approach College Applications Amazing Extracurricular Activity Examples for College Applications Extracurricular Strong Students: College Admissions and SAT / ACT Strategies What Are Extracurricular Activities and Why Do You Need Them? Website | College Admissions Consulting | SAT Prep | ACT Prep

Unsure where you want to go to college? You need a college list. In this episode, PrepScholar co-founder Allen Cheng and writer Melissa Brinks discuss what a college list is, how to write one, and how to choose colleges that are within your ability to get into.  Further Reading: What Colleges Should I Apply To? Making a College List How Many Colleges Should You Apply To? Expert Guide How to Do College Research Right: Step-by-Step Guide What Is a Reach School? Which Reach Schools Should I Choose? What Exactly Is a Target School? How to Find Yours What Is a Safety School? How Should You Choose Yours? Website | College Admissions Consulting | SAT Prep | ACT Prep  

How do you get the perfect letter of recommendation? Join PrepScholar co-founder Allen Cheng and writer Melissa Brinks as they discuss how to form positive relationships with your instructors, what criteria you're actually evaluated on, and why you shouldn't butter your teachers up just before your letters are due. Got questions for us? Reach out to [email protected], and we may answer it on a future episode! Further Reading: These 2 Recommendation Letters Got Me Into Harvard and the Ivy League How to Ask For a Letter of Recommendation: Complete Guide What Should I Give to a Teacher Writing My Recommendation Letter? A Great College Recommendation Letter Template Who Should I Ask to Write My College Recommendation Letter? Website | College Admissions Consulting | SAT Prep | ACT Prep

Is it worth retaking a standardized test to get a better score? In this episode, PrepScholar co-founder Allen Cheng and writer Melissa Brinks discuss how to determine your SAT/ACT target score, when you should start taking tests, and when it's worth retaking to get a better score.  Got questions for us? Reach out to [email protected], and we may answer it on a future episode! Further Reading: When Should You Take the SAT or ACT? Best Test Dates What Is a Good SAT Score? A Bad SAT Score? An Excellent SAT Score? Should You Retake the SAT or ACT? 3-Step Process Expert Guide: How Many Times Should You Take the SAT? Which Colleges Superscore the SAT? Colleges That Superscore ACT: Complete List Website | College Admissions Consulting | SAT Prep | ACT Prep