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Exploring St. Olaf College
For high school students and parents considering college options, St. Olaf College offers not just [...] Continue Reading →
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 →
Student Athletes and The College Admissions Process
In an earlier post, we reviewed how and when prospective student athletes should approach college [...] 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 →
Acing The College Admissions Interview
Most admissions interviews take place on the college campus. Fall is here, and [...] Continue Reading →
September To-Do List
Stay on track this fall with a to-do list. This September to-do list [...] Continue Reading →
How Not to Write an Admissions Essay: Pitfalls You Can (and Should) Avoid
Student writing a college admissions essay. There are many ways to write a [...] 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 →
2024 Matriculation
American University* Bard College* Bates College Bennington College* Boston College* Boston University Brown University Bryant [...] Continue Reading →
Not Accepted to Your Preferred College: Don’t Take It Personally
While it may be difficult to be positive right now, a shift in perspective [...] 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 →
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 →
Tips for Getting Started on the Common Application
Check out the Common Application here. Before 1975, every college had a separate [...] 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 →
Coming to Terms with Admissions Decisions
Although the college admissions process can be stressful, students who seek support learn that [...] 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 →
Let Them Be Bored: Making The Most of This Coming Summer
Realize your creative potential this summer. The beginning of June is usually a [...] 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 →
Trends in College Admission and Counseling
Each year, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) publishes an overview of trends [...] Continue Reading →
Striking The Right Chord: How To Prepare For The Music Audition
While most high school seniors have completed their applications, those who plan to study music [...] Continue Reading →
Scholarship and Housing Incentives May Be On The Horizon For College Applicants
Ethics Rules Changes Driven By Department of Justice Investigation Ask your college consultant for [...] Continue Reading →
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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 →
The Parent’s Role in The College Admission Process
The process of applying to college has more complex layers than it did when the [...] 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 →
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 →
December Snapshot: Self-Reported Test Scores
Submitting self-reported test scores may simplify the college application process. Rather than sending [...] 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 →
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 →
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 →
Making Sense of New SAT & ACT Scores
The world of standardized testing has changed significantly over the past 20+ years. The SAT [...] Continue Reading →
Florida College Tour
Florida boasts a number of liberal arts colleges, universities and a renowned art school. Here [...] Continue Reading →
Decisions, Decisions
Make sure you understand the financial aid package, including the difference between grant awards [...] 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 →
