The chaos of COVID could mean the start of a new era in saner, fairer college admissions. Sometimes it takes a revolution to build a better world.
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Helpful tips and strategies that every test-taker should know to prepare for the SAT and ACT exams.
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Three common challenges and solutions for parents helping their student navigate the college admissions process. Our goal is to help empower parents to emphasize connection, support, and guidance to seniors walking through this stressful season.
Colleges value recommendations because they reveal qualitative data (personal opinions about an applicant’s character, family dynamic, and reputation) rather than merely quantitative data. We share who to ask, how to ask, and what to ask for to ensure you receive a strong letter of recommendation.
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If colleges on your best-fit list are reopening and you’re planning a visit, there are a few steps students can take to make the experience as impactful as possible. We’ve included a list of best practices here!
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Tips and tricks to write competitive college admissions essays.
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There are more than 3,000 colleges in the US alone. The college search can be a little overwhelming and rising seniors (and their parents!) can find it difficult to think beyond big-name schools or the colleges where all your classmates go. Here are 4 creative ideas to think dream outside the box when it comes to the college search:
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These are my most popular/recommended/can’t be missed must-haves for move-in day.
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What to expect on move-in day plus some tips on must-bring things!
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Happy August and Happy Back to School! Hope you all had a wonderful summer and you're ready to tackle another successful school year. As we begin another month (can you believe it?!), I've included a helpful list of resources below to help guide your to-do items. Take a look at these helpful tips below on what to check off your list in August.
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Happy August and Happy Back to School! Hope you all had a wonderful summer and you're ready to tackle another successful school year. As we launch another month (can you believe it?!), I've included a helpful list of resources below to help guide your to-do items this month. Take a look at these helpful tips below on what to check off your list this month.
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If colleges on your best-fit list are reopening and you’re planning a visit, there are a few steps students can take to make the experience as impactful as possible.
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Congratulations to this year’s seniors to working so hard—especially in such a nontraditional admissions season. We are celebrating placements all week long!
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Common App has released their personal statement prompts for the 2021-2022 school-year!
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Have a junior at home? Winter Break is a great opportunity to set aside some time and have an open dialogue with your high-schooler when it comes to college planning. We’ve included some information to help you get started.
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One of our most widely FAQ is “when do we start?” So much of an intentional answer is grounded in each student’s needs, academic strengths, goals, and timeline. Yet, because we subscribe to the philosophy of “beginning with the end in mind,” we strategically partner with parents and students to develop a personalized College Application Roadmap that works best for them.
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Just this week, a US News report released 6 tips to stand out to college admissions committees. Contributor Margaret Loftus interviewed a former Dean of Admissions at Dartmouth College (turned private counselor) Maria Laskaris to offer tangible suggestions to make your application stand out.
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Your hard work is paying off! This month should yield more admissions decisions (especially closer towards the middle to end of the month). We have listed a checklist of ways you can keep up to date on all outstanding items this month.
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Finals are over, holiday break is in the rearview mirror, and a new semester and fresh year is underway. Parents often wonder how best to support their seniors during this month of waiting.
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So many schools have opted to go test-optional this year. Here’s an updated (as of 8/2/20) curated list from FairTest—separated by Liberal Arts schools and regionally ranked universities.
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