Applicant Tips
recommendations for prospective students
Let's face it: Applying to college can be confusing at times. In the Office of Undergraduate Admission at Boston College, we feel that it is an important part of our job to counsel students throughout the application process. Therefore, we have devoted the "Features" portion of the Undergraduate Admission home page to this topic: counseling students. Whether you apply to Boston College or not, we hope that the insights we offer in this section will allow you to better understand the college admission process.
The following "Features" contain the most current essays on our site, as well as essays used at previous points in our site's history. We hope they are helpful to you and your family during your college search.
When beginning the college process, students must apply to only a handful of more than 4,000 colleges and universities nationwide. Let us help you begin to narrow the list. More…
Many high school juniors begin to explore colleges and universities by taking a campus tour. This feature seeks to offer advice on how to make the most of your campus visit. More…
As you begin the college application process, allow us to share some tips and words of advice that should help make the coming year as smooth as possible. More…
Writing the college essay can be one of the most anxiety-provoking parts of the college admission process. We hope these insights will help you. More…
Students always ask us, "Which major should I choose?" While this is an important part of your education, you need not know at the time of application. More…
John Mahoney, BC’s Director of Undergraduate Admission, addresses the challenges of the college admission process in the Spring 2006 edition of Boston College Magazine. More…
Applying under an early-admission program is not for everyone. It is important that you understand each program and that various University policies differ. More…
Standardized test scores and stellar grades are only a portion of the process in highly selective admission. It is critical that you also pay close attention to the rest of your application. More…
Students are often surprised to learn that the application they submitted weeks ago is suddenly incomplete. This essay provides tips on what to do if a college sends you a "Missing Items Letter." More…
The hard part is over, right? Your applications are in, and the easy part will be accepting your offers in April. Unfortunately, the hardest part is yet to come. More…
Admission to Boston College is intensely fierce, forcing us to place many desirable candidates on a Waiting List. This feature explains what this may mean for you. More…