by npittman | Jan 28, 2021 | Admissions Tips, Advice/Tips
Ask you school’s counselor if it would be possible to set up a mock Zoom interview for you … You can also practice with family members at home, especially on the ‘Tell us about yourself’ question that launches many an interview.
by npittman | Aug 20, 2018 | Admissions Tips, Advice/Tips
by Noah Pittman Every spring, we read about how competitive college admissions continues to get throughout the country. We see all sorts of headlines, ranging from “College X proudly turns away 3,000 students with perfect SAT scores in order to keep its acceptance...
by npittman | Oct 12, 2016 | Admissions Tips, Advice/Tips
As assistant dean of enrollment, Noah Pittman arranges customized personal visits and recruitment events, visits high school classes, and supports teachers and counselors who assist students in applying for selective programs and scholarships. He has a doctorate in...
by npittman | Feb 24, 2015 | Admissions Tips, Advice/Tips, Fellowships & Scholarships
Ok, so you just got invited to interview for a fellowship at the University of Arkansas Honors College. Pretty exciting, right? Believe me, just getting invited is quite an honor, as our applicant pool continues to get more and more competitive each year. I know most...
by npittman | Nov 11, 2014 | Admissions Tips, Advice/Tips, Fellowships & Scholarships
I’ve reviewed and ranked close to 3,000 Honors College fellowship applications in the past ten years and every year, I spend a lot of time debating with my colleagues whether we should favor Student X (great transcript, only extracurricular involvement is a lame 1990s...
by | Nov 7, 2012 | Admissions Tips, Advice/Tips
What do you read about/write about/dream about that makes you unique? Have you been inspired by something spectacular? What is it that moves you to do the things that you do? The essay is designed to showcase your singular perspective on the world, so share it.