Let's face it. Applying to college can be confusing, at times. In the Office of Undergraduate Admission at Boston College, we feel that it is an important part of our job to counsel students throughout the application process. Therefore, we have devoted the "FEATURES" portion of the Undergraduate Admission home page to this topic: counseling students. Whether you apply to Boston College or not, we hope that the insights we offer in this section will allow you to better understand the college admission process.
The following "FEATURES" contain the most current essays on our site, as well as essays used at previous points in our site's history. We hope they are helpful to you and your family during your college search.
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When beginning the college process, students must apply to only a handful
of more than 4,000 colleges and universities nationwide. Let us help you
begin to narrow the list. more... |
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Many high school juniors begin to explore colleges and universities by
taking a campus tour. This feature seeks to offer advice on how to make
the most of your campus visit. more... |
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As you begin the college application process, allow us to share some
tips and words of advice which should help to make the coming year as
smooth as possible. more... |
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Writing the college essay can be one of the most anxiety provoking parts
of the college admission process. We hope these insights will help you.
more...
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Students always ask us, "Which major should I choose?" While
this is an important part of your education, you need not know at the
time of application. more... |
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