Cappex College Blog

You know what happens to your college application before you drop it in the mailbox. What happens next is less clear. Here, professionals from schools big and small share some insight. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the college admissions process at places like the University of Illinois-Chicago.

Tom Glenn, UIC’s director of admissions, says the school gets 50,000 applications each year. But the video’s real gem is Glenn walking you through the path of an application. Knowing each step will help you make sure your app doesn’t get lost in the 500,000 pieces of paper that come across the college admissions desk.

He also gives great insight into the competitiveness of the process. “We have more qualified applicants than space,” he says.

This means you need any edge you can get. I’m not saying you need to take notes during the video, but you might want to stick around to the end.

The latest from the official Cappex newsdesk:

CAPPEX.COM ANNOUNCES THE “GPA ISN’T EVERYTHING” COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Award is part of $25,000 Cappex.com is giving away to students. Sign-up is free, and there is no essay required.

HIGHLAND PARK, IL , July 31, 2007­ — Students can now apply on Cappex.com for the “GPA Isn’t Everything” scholarship. The scholarship is one of four announced today that are a part of 26 scholarships worth $25,000 given away by Cappex.

The aptly named “A GPA Isn’t Everything Scholarship” puts an emphasis on accomplishments that don’t come with a letter grade. All you need is a 2.0 GPA and a Cappex profile. The winner receives $2,000.

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If you’ve got five minutes Cappex will give you 10 tips on how to maximize your college search. A math major will tell you that’s two college admission tips per minute. Stick with the vid regardless of your year; there’s good advice here for every class. Tip No. 1:

Until now, the college admissions dialogue has been a bit one-sided. Students are bombarded with information and pressure from all sides. But who knows what’s best for the student? Who’s really got the truth?

Cappex is here, and we’re changing the way the college admissions world works. We want colleges to apply to you. We want you to have the upper hand when searching for the school that fits you best. We want to give you the tools you need to find your ideal college.

On Cappex.com you can fill out a profile and tell us your story. Tell us what you like to do. Tell us your plans for the future. Tell us your accomplishments. Then, let the colleges come to you.

It’s easy. It’s free. It’s all for you, the student.

This blog will be the focal point for college conversations. We’ll offer you tips from students who aced the college search game. We’ll keep you posted on all the important deadlines. We will even give away college scholarships. Or how does this sound: An airline ticket to visit a prospective college?

But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. For now, get familiar with Cappex. I think we’ll be seeing lots of each other this fall.

In this section of the Cappex Blog we’ll tell you about unique majors, the top schools for study and which fields are producing the hottest jobs. Enjoy!

Welcome to the Cappex Blog! In the News section, we’ll tell you about whats happening in college admissions and keep you informed about the latest and greatest Cappex features.

You’ve decided that college is important. You like college. And hey, colleges like you too. So how are you going to pay for college?

That’s a big question. Here’s a quick and easy answer: Let Cappex pay for college.

Cappex is giving away $25,000 in college scholarships. To qualify, all you need is a Cappex profile. Profiles are free and easy. Therefore, getting a college scholarship is now easy.

Head here for more details on the scholarships we’re offering.

For example, we’re giving $1,000 to someone who plans to major in psychology just because they’re majoring in psychology. Same goes for you folks studying in English, business, nursing, communications, computer science, biology, education and political science.

Oh, and did we mention you don’t have to write an essay to apply? And there’s no letter of recommendation to solicit either.

Welcome to the Cappex Blog! In the college life category we’ll give you an inside look at campuses across the country and point out some unique campus features. Enjoy!

Here’s the latest from the official Cappex newsdesk:

CAPPEX.COM OFFERS $25,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Cappex.com will not only help students find colleges who them, but also help them pay for it – no essay required!

HIGHLAND PARK, IL , July 17, 2007­ — Cappex.com is giving students going to college $25,000 just for being themselves. There is no essay to write, no letter of recommendation to solicit.

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