I don't think so. Colleges want to see that you are someone who will be an asset on campus. I'm sure they recognize that if you are heavily involved in activities that you may not have time to get a job. I also think they take it into account that if you need a job to earn some money for yourself or your family, you may not have time for a bunch ...

I'm nearing the end of my freshman year right now, so it's been a while since I've been through the admissions process. Still, here are some things off the top of my head which you may or may not want to know.Don't sell yourself short on your applications. Universities are looking for individuals who are confident in their abilities; being too ...

@ faitht - Don't sell yourself short like that! If you don't think you're interesting, colleges won't either. You could answer that question in a variety of ways--describe your family, your faith [if you have one], how something changed your life, your favourite subject in school, your passions, something you've always wanted to do.. Essays aren't ...

The earlier the better. It definitely wouldn't hurt to start researching schools and thinking about your essay during the summer. I'd probably start narrowing down the list of schools you are interested this summer, get information from those schools, and decide if you are going to consider applying early to any of them. That'll help you get a ...

What is the best essay topic that you saw in an admissions application? Some of them were totally random... I liked this one from the University of Chicago: You are hosting a brunch for historical, literary, or other disreputable persons (think: Mad Hatter's Tea Party). What is your menu? Who are your guests? In answering this question, imagine ...

I'd have applied to fewer schools. I applied to 9 schools and it was more work than I thought it would be. I could have focused my efforts more if I just chose to apply to 5-6.

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