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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 →
Exploring St. Olaf College
For high school students and parents considering college options, St. Olaf College offers not just [...] 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 →
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 →
Hidden Gem: University of Dayton
The University of Dayton offers programs in business, engineering, education, health sciences, and liberal [...] Continue Reading →
Class of 2024 College Acceptances
Early college acceptances are out and this is where our Class of 2024 students have [...] Continue Reading →
To AP Or Not To AP? Answers To Commonly-Asked Questions
One of the most commonly asked questions in our practice is: “Does it matter if [...] Continue Reading →
Why Mentors Matter In College
Students who have mentors in college report greater satisfaction with their careers and life [...] Continue Reading →
The Silver Lining of Not Being Accepted to a Preferred College
It's hard to face disappointment, especially in light of all the hard work you [...] 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 →
Freshman Survival Guide by Bill McGarvey and Nora Bradbury-Haehl Book Review
The best guide for students and parents alike! The Freshman Survival Guide by [...] Continue Reading →
Campus Spotlight: The Ohio State University
Campus Spotlight: The Ohio State University The Ohio State University is a leading research institution [...] 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 →
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 →
Time to Plan Your Summer!
Summer is a great time to learn new skills, further develop one of your interests [...] 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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: 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 →
Student Voice: Major Choices
Four classes. A maximum of 18 credits. An endless amount of course permutations. I sat [...] Continue Reading →
How To Get Your Kids To Talk With You
Jack is standing by the curb. As he sees his mother’s car pull up, he [...] Continue Reading →
