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By Grey Joyner Admission Consultant The process of applying to US universities can be quite daunting to students, particularly those applying from overseas countries like Australia. But what about their parents? Often overlooked is how difficult it can be for parents to help their children navigate the process. This guide gives some practical tips for parents on what they can …
4 Important Tips for Transferring to a US University
By Grey Joyner, Admission Consultant, Elite Admission What are the most important attributes that college admissions officers look for? You might think of intelligence, academic achievement, leadership, or intellectual curiosity, and you wouldn’t be wrong. Those are all critical qualities to admissions officers. But one attribute that is often overlooked is kindness. Dartmouth College recently invited author Jacques Steinberg, …
By Grey Joyner, Admission Consultant, Elite Admission Dartmouth College announced on 5 February that, after being standardized test-optional since the Covid pandemic, it will go back to requiring standardized tests of all applicants. In a statement, the university said that the “decision was guided by social science research that suggests we can improve our ability to identify students from …
By Grey Joyner at Elite Admission Consulting The US Supreme Court ruling that universities cannot take race into account as a basis for granting admission is likely to have far-reaching implications for college admissions. On July 29th, 2023, the US Supreme Court overturned affirmative action, or the process of granting admissions priority based on race. Historically, this policy has …
Applicant J’s Background Geographic Location: Melbourne, Australia Citizenship/Residence: Australia SAT: 1550+ School Ranking: Top 1% Significant Award: N/A Case Detail Applicant J impressed us with her intellectual ability. Additionally, as a great thinker and writer, she showed curiosity about sophisticated academic and social topics. Therefore, the first suggestion from us was for her to start putting her ideas and …
The alumni interview is a part of the US college admissions process that high school students often overlook. Elite Admission is here to help.
Applicant S’s Background Geographic Location: Sydney, Australia Citizenship/Residence: Australia SAT: 1590 School Ranking: Top 5% Significant Award: N/A Admissions: Stanford University – Class of 2026 We first met Applicant S in his Year 9, and he impressed us with his great passion for music. He talked about how he not only specialized in two instruments but also spent a …
Applicant M’s Background Geographic Location: Melbourne, Australia Citizenship/Residence: Australia and U.S. Dual Citizenship Started Using Our Admission Service: InYear 11 SAT: 1590 School Ranking: Top 10% Significant Award: None Admissions: University of Chicago (Early Decision I) Applicant S’s Background Geographic Location: Melbourne, Australia Citizenship/Residence: Permanent Residence in Australia Started Using Our Admission Service: In Year 12 SAT: 1580 School …
