Students often worry about calling attention to anything negative on a college application, but just because you ignore something doesn't mean admissions officers won't notice it. Admissions officers aren't looking for a diagnosis or a confession; they're looking for context that helps them understand the story your transcript is telling. Take a rough patch in a single class. If you bombed a midterm but sought out extra help and pulled your grade from a D to a C by year's end

College interviews come in several formats: informational , recommended , and evaluative . Colleges offer interviews because they want to enroll students who will enhance their campus community and bring new ideas. Interviews are also wonderful opportunities for you to ask questions. Think of the interview as a two-way conversation; it's not just the college wanting to learn about you, but also about you finding out as much as you can to make an informed decision. Information