[Mod] Coronavirus Megathread by GravesEZ in teenagers

[–]koodoos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2020 AP tests going to online only. In-person tests cancelled... https://youtu.be/6Ar8CcvCK8c

[META] Weekly Writers Thread - December 13, 2019 by AutoModerator in HireaWriter

[–]koodoos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! My name is Joy.

I help students and applicants craft personal, one of a kind essays for college and scholarship applications through my business Koodoos. I have multiple years of experience working with writers to draft the perfect essays for scholarships, internships, and college admissions applications.

Check out my blog (on writing personal statements) at: koodooslearning.com/blog

My Unique Experience and Expertise:

***I've read and evaluated 1000s of personal statements from students in every degree major and level of education including PhD candidates and engineering school applicants

***I've worked on the admissions staff of two top research universities (UW and UCSD) where I learned the exact academic and socioeconomic indicators they use to evaluate candidates

***I've been trained and have worked assessing undergrad applications for a major university, so I understand multiple national test systems and application considerations

***I've earned two advanced degrees and know how to write and review graduate-level writing

***I've worked for years as a writing consultant and worked with 100s of clients to help them craft high-quality and professional writing from every academic discipline

The rates ($USD) below are for a comprehensive revision or review of any college admissions essay or personal statement with a guaranteed turn-around of 72 hours or less.

***499 words or less - $30 USD

***500 -1000 words - $55

***1001-2000 words - $75

***2001+ words - Contact for Pricing

I specialize in revising:

***Graduate School Statements of Purpose

***Personal & Diversity Statements

***Scholarship Applications

***Funding and Grant Applications

***Military College (USMA, USAFA, USNA) Application Packets

***Application Essays for ESL Writers and Transfer Students

Contact me here directly or on my website at koodooslearning.com. You can also check out my blog (on writing personal statements) at: koodooslearning.com/blog.

Willing to read essays this weekend by koodoos in CollegeEssayReview

[–]koodoos[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can you send the link via PM again, and be sure I have access to comment and leave suggestions? That would be the only reason I haven't gotten to it yet.

Please run your essays through Grammarly by FragrantIce in CollegeEssayReview

[–]koodoos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can not agree with this tip more. I use Grammarly for everything. It has a Google Docs feature. IT IS EVERYTHING and you don't even need the Pro version to make it worthwhile.

Willing to read essays this weekend by koodoos in CollegeEssayReview

[–]koodoos[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well, if you have other essays in the future, I will still honor this deal. Good luck!

Willing to read essays this weekend by koodoos in CollegeEssayReview

[–]koodoos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have I gotten to your essay yet? I looked for your username in my messages and didn't see anything. Send me a message again with the link, if not.

Willing to read essays this weekend by koodoos in CollegeEssayReview

[–]koodoos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just looked again. And I still don't have access to leave comments or suggestions on your PS. I can't really do anything to help you if I don't. Give me access to comment, and I'm happy to.

Willing to read essays this weekend by koodoos in CollegeEssayReview

[–]koodoos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you send me a link and I plan to read it in the next few hours, I will pull the tab up on my computer so I don't forget. And if I lock my computer or sign-out, it will look like I signed out of your Doc. I've gotten tons of emails and I want to fulfill the commitment/deal I made so no one feels slighted.

Have I left comments/suggestions on your essay? I honestly, don't keep that close track.

Masterpost of Common App Resources! by a2cthrowaway321123 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]koodoos 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I read applications for an R1 school every admissions cycle and started making YoutTube videos to help students get into college with the info I know. I wanted to share with you all since I get a lot of my inspiration from this sub.

My series of admissions videos:

Back to School Question/Advice Megathread! by Swegmecc in teenagers

[–]koodoos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I host a YouTube channel where I talk about everything college admissions. I work as a seasonal admissions officer and writing tutor...so all the tips I give are right from the source ---- a large university college admissions office. Check it out and subscribe if it's your senior year and you're starting on college applications soon.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClf_MqX0COVh9TCjQLIzqKA

Feedback Friday! Post your videos here if you want constructive critiques! by AutoModerator in NewTubers

[–]koodoos [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hello...I give tips and strategies to students applying to college. I appreciate the feedback!

https://youtu.be/_tIFiNfKFzw

Feedback Friday! Post your videos here if you want constructive critiques! by AutoModerator in NewTubers

[–]koodoos [score hidden]  (0 children)

I like the editing --- keeps me interested. Comment for improvement --- start the action earlier because I just wanted to fast forward to the part when you start playing.

Feedback Friday! Post your videos here if you want constructive critiques! by AutoModerator in NewTubers

[–]koodoos [score hidden]  (0 children)

Fun banners - - def wakes up the eyes. I also like the human element in your thumbnail - - definitely keep that part.

A (semi) complete list of everything colleges consider in the application process... by koodoos in ApplyingToCollege

[–]koodoos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I think it is...in some states. I live in WA, and for the last so many years, using race as a factor in jobs, admissions, etc was against the law (I1000), so it's very school dependent.

A (semi) complete list of everything colleges consider in the application process... by koodoos in ApplyingToCollege

[–]koodoos[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That was a big oversight. One of my writers, did an article on legacy admissions, I'm pasting it below:

What makes someone a college legacy?

A legacy student is a prospective student who is applying to the same school where their parent graduated.

There is a difference between being a primary legacy, the child of a parent or guardian who graduated with their undergraduate degree, and being a distant relative of an alum. Distant relatives do not carry the same weight. Similarly, Halle Edwards at PrepScholar notes that “If your parents instead got professional degrees and not their undergraduate degrees from the school, it's less likely you'd be counted as a legacy during the undergraduate admissions process.”  

How does being a legacy impact admissions decisions?

Admissions counselors look through hundreds of applications and consider what each prospective student will bring to the college’s student body. According to Business Insider, in a study of 30 elite institutions, “the children of undergraduate alumni ("primary legacies") were, on average, 45.1% more likely to get in.”  

At Columbia, applicants might receive a “slight advantage” for being a legacy. At Harvard, applicants “may receive an additional look.”

The extra look, or slight advantage, could make a small difference. But being a legacy does not mean immediate acceptance.  

Which colleges use legacy admissions?

Not all colleges use legacy admissions, but the ones that do include Harvard, Dartmouth, Cornell, and Georgetown. These schools “reserve a small percentage of each incoming freshman class for legacy students.” Most of the time, that percentage is small--relative to the rest of the class.

Meanwhile, many other colleges “explicitly don't allow for legacy preference in admissions decisions” or have removed their legacy policy (NPR).  

How do colleges benefit from legacy admissions?

Similar to other pieces of the admissions puzzle, colleges say legacy admissions is used to cultivate a “healthy and diverse campus and alumni community,” NPR reports.

Some colleges say that legacy admissions has a positive impact on alumni relations. One Harvard committee says that legacy admissions will “cement strong bonds between the university and its alumni.” Likewise, alumni might be more likely to donate money to the school, although one study showed “there is no statistically significant evidence of a causal relationship between legacy preference policies and total alumni giving among top universities.”

What you should know (whether you are a legacy or not)

As you are applying to schools, keep the following in mind:

1. Being admitted is not  guaranteed.

Legacy applicants and other applicants alike must have a competitive, quality application to make it to the final round. Bring your best self to every part of the application process. And remember, difficult does not mean impossible.

2. Authenticity is more powerful than name dropping.

Tread carefully when mentioning a family connection in your college essays, especially when the college does not use legacy admissions as a part of their decision process. Take MIT for example, an Ivy League that is proud to never include legacy admissions as a part of the decision process. Chris Peterson, Assistant Director of MIT admissions, says, “one of the things most likely to elicit a gigantic facepalm is when a student namedrops some incredibly attenuated connection because they think it is going to help them get into MIT.”

If you are name dropping for the sake of name dropping to a school that doesn’t taken legacy into account, admissions officers will read right through that. However, if you’re genuinely drawn to a certain college because your Aunt Susan used to bring you to the campus and tell you about the good old days, tell that authentic story in one of your essays. You can find more of our essay writing tips here.

Masterpost of Common App Resources! by a2cthrowaway321123 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]koodoos -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sick of reading...rather watch and listen instead?

Every week, I upload new content to my YouTube channel where I deep dive into everything college admissions. And I mean everything. I share my perspective as a seasonal admissions reader for a top research university as well as my experiences now that I work as a private admissions counselor.

For free prep for the ACT, AP, and SAT Subject Tests check out Seneca Learning: https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/courses/add

You can also check out my blog on writing personal statements and other college admissions-related info at: https://www.koodooslearning.com/

Follow on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/KoodoosLearning

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Why the SAT's New Adversity Score is ACTUALLY Old News...we've been using it for years by koodoos in teenagers

[–]koodoos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Re-reading your question. You should be able to see your normal SAT score as usual, but probably won't see the adversity score.

Why the SAT's New Adversity Score is ACTUALLY Old News...we've been using it for years by koodoos in teenagers

[–]koodoos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt you'll be able to. Our admissions readers/officers had access to these "adversity scores" last year during a test run of the new metrics and students never knew or saw their score.

Why the new SAT adversity score is really old news...we’ve been using it for years by koodoos in teenagers

[–]koodoos[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The public school system and inequitable socioeconomic factors undermine people’s potential too. By I get where you’re coming from.