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Geraldine
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Gardena, California
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How to email colleges for admissions help?
How can I email colleges to ask about their programs as I heard it helps admissions officers recognize you which gives you a better chance of getting in.
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Trudi Parker
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If you can, attend open houses for the colleges you are considering. You will be able to meet the admissions counselors and obtain their contact information.
Atul Bhankharia
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Mount Laurel, New Jersey
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Where did you get this idea?
If it was true every potential candidate would do this.
You are gravely mistaken.
This would give a bad impression to the university.
Please check their website
Everything you need to know is there.
If it was true every potential candidate would do this.
You are gravely mistaken.
This would give a bad impression to the university.
Please check their website
Everything you need to know is there.
Susan J
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New York, New York
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Great question. It is always a good practice to reach out proactively to any colleges regarding your interest and to get help with admissions questions. The fasted way to connect is to go to the college/university website and their admissions page to review the information posted which may answer questions. You will also find contact information so you can email the admissions office directly here. Sign up for actual or virtual college tours and/or a college interview (once you've applied) which are also ways to show your interest and what you have to offer the school, as well as the ability to ask your specific questions.
In addition, consult with your high school guidance counselor who may have information about a variety of colleges that would be recommended for you and/or access to a college database (like Naviance as an example) that provides more information about the college admission process.
Your guidance counselor may also have the direct contact info for your colleges of interest and may be willing to reach out on your behalf.
If your high school does this, sign up for any college visits (with college admissions representatives who come to high schools either in person or virtually via web conference call) to hear about the school and have the opportunity to ask your questions in that live format. You can also often complete a form or "demonstrated interest" information card with your contact info after attendance and may be able to ask questions that way and receive direct follow up. College admissions reps often share their direct contact card and/or contact information in these sessions as well so you can then contact them directly.
In addition, consult with your high school guidance counselor who may have information about a variety of colleges that would be recommended for you and/or access to a college database (like Naviance as an example) that provides more information about the college admission process.
Your guidance counselor may also have the direct contact info for your colleges of interest and may be willing to reach out on your behalf.
If your high school does this, sign up for any college visits (with college admissions representatives who come to high schools either in person or virtually via web conference call) to hear about the school and have the opportunity to ask your questions in that live format. You can also often complete a form or "demonstrated interest" information card with your contact info after attendance and may be able to ask questions that way and receive direct follow up. College admissions reps often share their direct contact card and/or contact information in these sessions as well so you can then contact them directly.