The morning of March 29, 2011, I received a phone call from my brother. The sound of the phone ringing as the sun rose was like nails on a chalkboard. “Hello?” I answered curiously. In a quivering voice he shouted, “Mommy died!” My heart dropped. My body became weak and my soul numb. The glue that held my family together was gone. I dropped to my knees and began to pray for understanding and comfort. I would no longer hear her witty...

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The significance of your contribution is often a factor in the admissions decision. Admission professionals often favor depth over breadth. For example, while Bill may attend almost every weekly chess club meeting, Sue organized a chess clinic and tournament at a nearby junior high, creating such a success that she ran a second one at a homeless shelter and persuaded local merchants to donate prizes. "Evidence of leadership" is a phrase that comes up often at admission decision committee meetings, and it can be what...

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Even though I have never transferred schools, I have many college friends who have gone through this process, so I have learned from them. The first thing transfer students should do when they arrive on...