March is an exciting time for seniors as college admissions decisions continue to roll in. Students all over the country are waiting with baited breath to learn where they might be heading in the fall. Parents are waiting to see … Continue reading
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In my first year as a college advisor at a small high school, I remember that all of my seniors eagerly shared their essays with any adult who was willing to help, to benefit from as much feedback as possible. … Continue reading
I went on numerous campus tours while I was visibly pregnant with my daughter, and always got the same comment from other parents: “Wow, you’re starting early!” They said it only half jokingly, as if they wouldn’t be entirely surprised … Continue reading
Once you’ve determined that one or more of the colleges you are applying to consider demonstrated interest in admissions, how do you make sure they know you really want to go there? It’s easy – below are some of the … Continue reading
Colleges consider many factors when deciding which students to admit; grades, test scores and course work usually being the most important. But they also consider other factors to help decide between applicants of similar academic stature. One of the most … Continue reading
A piece of advice for students preparing to apply to college: Get on top of your email inbox – now. Everyone manages email differently. Some prefer a clean inbox, read everything immediately and quickly archive what they are done with. … Continue reading