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Every Essay Counts! How To Tackle the “Why This College?” Prompt
Many colleges ask a variation on the “Why do you want to attend our college?" [...] Continue Reading →
Researching Colleges in Four Steps
Even as the seniors begin the agonizing wait for their college admissions letters, juniors are [...] Continue Reading →
Acing The College Admissions Interview
Most admissions interviews take place on the college campus. Fall is here, and [...] Continue Reading →
Revision and Editing: What Makes A College Essay Work?
So you have written a first draft of your college essay, and deep down you [...] Continue Reading →
September To-Do List
Stay on track this fall with a to-do list. This September to-do list [...] Continue Reading →
Feeling Lonely? Five Tips for College First-Years
While adjusting to your new life in college, reach out and join groups. [...] Continue Reading →
College Parents and Post Drop-Off Blues
In the past few weeks, eager college first-years and their parents packed boxes for shipping [...] Continue Reading →
Common Application Tips
Tips and tricks about the Common Application. The Common Application, accepted by [...] Continue Reading →
What You Need To Know About College-Specific Essays: Advice From Admissions Officers
Before writing your essays, research the college and connect yourself and your interests to [...] Continue Reading →
Tips On Getting Started With Standardized Testing
When making admissions decisions, most colleges place the greatest emphasis on a student’s transcript. Still, [...] Continue Reading →
Top Five Experiences For Getting The Most From College
Graduating seniors entering college this fall will have the opportunity to engage in a variety [...] Continue Reading →
Five Tips for Generating College Essay Topics
The main college essay in the Common Application is often referred to as a personal [...] Continue Reading →
How to Access Accommodations in College
Remember to take advantage of the services and accommodations that you're offered, and don't [...] Continue Reading →
March To-Dos
Keep a to-do list to stay on track this spring. Keep these March [...] Continue Reading →
Gap Year: How to Plan A Rewarding Experience!
Ella, an API gap year participant discussed her experience here. For many students, [...] Continue Reading →
Why Mentors Matter In College
Students who have mentors in college report greater satisfaction with their careers and life [...] Continue Reading →
College Decisions: Be Proud of Yourself, But Be Gracious Too!
You may be excited by your college admission news, but remember that equally talented [...] Continue Reading →
Five Tasks to Master Before You Leave for College
Congratulations to the soon-to-be or recent graduates! Now is a good time to take stock [...] Continue Reading →
Four Tips For Reporting SAT, ACT and AP Scores To Colleges
Be prepared to send in either your ACT or SAT scores unless "test-optional" is [...] Continue Reading →
Tips for Getting Started on the Common Application
Check out the Common Application here. Before 1975, every college had a separate [...] Continue Reading →
Unusual College Majors That Might Just Fit You!
Check out this list of unusual college majors. There might be something here you never [...] Continue Reading →
Holiday Gift Ideas: Reading Recommendations
If you need holiday gift ideas, Wellesley Books provided a great list with suggestions for [...] Continue Reading →
So You Want To Be A Doctor…?
High school students often imagine a career as a doctor. Maybe it’s because they or [...] Continue Reading →
Early Decision and Early Action: What You Need to Know
If you are a senior in high school, you are most likely in the final [...] Continue Reading →
Five Tips For College Visits
Try to visit when classes are in session to get a feel for what [...] Continue Reading →
Beat Summer Boredom: Cool Topics To Explore Online
Explore famous paintings and even paint your own great work of art with Google [...] Continue Reading →
Playing the Waiting Game: Life on the Waitlist
Students who are wait-listed at a college should first focus on their acceptances. [...] Continue Reading →
Six Questions To Ask When Interviewing a College Consultant for Children With Disabilities
Consultants for children with disabilities should have the right combination of training and experience. [...] Continue Reading →
Time to Plan Your Summer!
Summer is a great time to learn new skills, further develop one of your interests [...] Continue Reading →
You Have Submitted Your Applications, Now What?
Beware of senioristis. While it’s true that most of your work is done [...] Continue Reading →
College Research: 5 Tips For Evaluating Fit
If you are a high school junior beginning your college search, you have probably perused [...] Continue Reading →
What To Do With Holiday Down Time? Watch A Favorite College Film!
For many high school and college students, as well as their families, December can be [...] Continue Reading →
A Gap Away: Virtual Fireside Gap Chat with Sandy Storer
Considering a gap year? On January 7 at 7:30pm Gap Year Coach, Sandy Storer, from A [...] Continue Reading →
Holiday Gift Ideas: Reading Recommendations
If you need a gift idea, check out these suggestions for books suitable for teens, [...] Continue Reading →
Navigating A College Website: 10 Tips for Getting the Answers You Seek
Most college websites are chock full of useful information if you know what to look [...] Continue Reading →
Five Things Every College Should Teach
Students should consider a college that supports the development of writing and speaking skills. [...] Continue Reading →
Applying for Testing Accommodations: START EARLY!
Seek out support as early as possible. Children who have been diagnosed with [...] Continue Reading →
Making the College Decisions: High School Senior FAQs
Between now and May 1, high school seniors must decide among their many college acceptances. [...] Continue Reading →
AP Exams: The Word From Admissions
It’s March and high school students are selecting courses for next year. You may be [...] Continue Reading →
Interested in the Military? Consider College ROTC
The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is offered at hundreds of universities across the country [...] Continue Reading →
5 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Admitted Student Events
Welcome to the driver’s seat! After months of waiting to learn where you would be [...] Continue Reading →
Your PSAT Scores Are In, Now What?
High school juniors (and some sophomores) took the College Board’s PSAT in October. Scores of this [...] Continue Reading →
Results From College Survey on Admission Decision Factors
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) surveys college admissions counselors to determine the [...] Continue Reading →
Cool Apps and Websites for Students (and Non-Students)
Using apps can help you focus better and stay organized. You know [...] Continue Reading →
Fast Facts About The PSAT
This fall, most juniors will take the PSAT, a practice standardized test that is very [...] Continue Reading →
Mobile, personalized test prep is here – and it’s free!
The Khan Academy website provides useful tools for SAT prep. Many students are [...] Continue Reading →
College Road Trip: Georgetown, UVA, Wake Forest, and Notre Dame
Like many of you, our family recently visited four colleges in four different states, and [...] Continue Reading →
Which College Application Is Right for You?
The Common Application is the most widely used college application. When students envision [...] Continue Reading →
On Tour: Texas College Gems
Students at UT Austin benefit from the convergence of innovation and creativity. We [...] Continue Reading →
The Latest And Greatest Summer Reading Available At Wellesley Books
With summer approaching, it is the perfect time to select some summer reading books to [...] Continue Reading →
College Road Trip : Nine Upstate New York Colleges (In 5 Days!)
Rochester Institute of Technology has strengths in STEM fields and the arts. Educational [...] Continue Reading →
Admissions In The News…
Stay up-to-date on standardized testing and college admissions rates. ACT now offers free [...] Continue Reading →
High School Seniors: Making the Decision, Coping With Disappointment and More!
April is both an exciting and challenging time for high school seniors who are busy [...] Continue Reading →
Hidden Gem: Denison University
Learn more about Denison University in Granville, Ohio here. Are you interested in [...] Continue Reading →
You Have Submitted Your Applications… Now What?
While it’s true that most of your work is done for your college applications, keep [...] Continue Reading →
Casey Among Group Receiving IECA Katz Award
The Independent Educational Consultants (IECA) honored a group of consultants with the Katz Award at [...] Continue Reading →
November Snapshot: Escalating Anxiety among High School and College Students
The New York Times reports on the prevalence of anxiety among our youth with some [...] Continue Reading →
Stop the Insanity! Staying Sane During the College Admissions Process
With the November 1 early college deadline this week, the college application frenzy is going [...] Continue Reading →
September Snapshot—Thoughts On Undergraduate Studies And Careers
Many students (and their parents) worry about getting a job after graduating from college. Students [...] Continue Reading →
Great Advice From Recent College Freshmen
It’s summer and college freshmen who made it through their first year of college have [...] Continue Reading →
What is The ZeeMee Online Portfolio?
ZeeMee is a social platform designed to give students another way to communicate with college [...] Continue Reading →
Great Summer Reads for High School Students Available at Wellesley Books
With summer approaching, it is the perfect time to select some books to read on [...] Continue Reading →
You’ve Just Returned from a College Visit – Now What?
If you are a high school junior, in the past few months you’ve most likely [...] Continue Reading →
Why Sophomore Year Is Not Too Early To Work With A Consultant
Students can benefit from working with a consultant in their 10th grade year. [...] Continue Reading →
International Studies: George Washington, American, Goucher and George Mason
As a follow-up to last month’s article on international studies majors, here is an overview [...] Continue Reading →
International Studies: Johns Hopkins, Georgetown and Washington College
Johns Hopkins University offers a dynamic International Studies major. International Studies is an [...] Continue Reading →
Lessons From Early Applications: An Analysis of the Results to Date
With each admissions cycle, more and more students are opting to apply to a college [...] Continue Reading →
AmeriCorps Offers Life-Changing Gap Year Experience With No Fee
Imagine graduating from high school and, within months, finding yourself in the midst of a [...] Continue Reading →
Student Voice: Major Choices
Four classes. A maximum of 18 credits. An endless amount of course permutations. I sat [...] Continue Reading →
New College Board Policy Means Easier Access To Testing Accommodations
The College Board has revised its policy for applying for testing accommodations, making it easier [...] Continue Reading →
High-Tech Gift Ideas
These high-tech gift ideas are perfect for any technology lover on your list. Gopro Camera [...] Continue Reading →
Holiday Gift Ideas: Books
If you need a gift idea, check out these suggestions for books! Our friends at Wellesley [...] Continue Reading →
Making Sense of New SAT & ACT Scores
The world of standardized testing has changed significantly over the past 20+ years. The SAT [...] Continue Reading →
Financial Aid Changes For Class of 2017: Prior, Prior Year
Members of the Class of 2017 are the guinea pigs for several new initiatives in [...] Continue Reading →
Florida College Tour
Florida boasts a number of liberal arts colleges, universities and a renowned art school. Here [...] Continue Reading →
The Locker: New College Planning Tool To Debut in April
In September, we wrote about a new college planning tool and application for the class of [...] Continue Reading →
PSAT Scores: Making Sense of Your Results
By now most students have received their PSAT score reports, which arrived a month later [...] Continue Reading →
Summer Goals: What Are Yours? Start Planning!
In the December issue we offered ideas for summer activities to inform students of opportunities [...] Continue Reading →
Five Tips for College Visits
Chances are you’ll have the opportunity to visit at least some of the colleges you [...] Continue Reading →
Marist College Fashion Week
My daughter Ellie and I were guests of the Marist College Fashion Program at New York Fashion [...] Continue Reading →
Beware of Senioritis: How to Avoid Senior Slacker Syndrome
Students should keep challenging themselves senior year. For seniors who have been accepted [...] Continue Reading →
