Application Strategy
Transferring – Good Reasons to Do It
I know we’re all tired of constantly being reminded just how different 2020 has been, but think about just HOW different it has been for college freshmen. They visited colleges,…
Read moreWHAT IF THEY’RE NOT HAPPY?
While some college students are resting comfortably upstairs in their parents’ homes, others have been on campus, living in dorms and having a semblance of a traditional college experience. What…
Read moreDon’t be stealth – show them your love
“Stealth applicants” is the term colleges and universities use to refer to those students whose first communication with a school comes via their admissions application. Essentially, these students haven’t shown…
Read moreTaking Time Off – Considering the Path Less Traveled
This year, considering a Gap Year is a hot topic of conversation. Many parents are reluctant to pay private school prices of $70-80,000 per year or even public university fees…
Read moreDon’t make these applications mistakes
November 1, an important college application deadline, is almost upon us and the stress in many homes with high school seniors is almost palpable. Here are some tips to make…
Read moreWhy is college admission getting more and more competitive?
Right now, the angst among high school seniors and their parents is palpable. It is especially true this week with looming October 15 deadlines at UNC Chapel Hill, U Georgia,…
Read moreCommon financial aid mistakes and advice
Soaring student debt, it’s a hot topic. Presidential candidates are talking about it and that’s because the average debt of a senior graduating from college is nearly $38,000. Student loan…
Read moreMore ways to say why?
When students are writing their “Why this college?” essay, they need to convince the admissions office that the college is a great fit for them. How students do that is…
Read moreWhy is the “Why Us?” such an important essay?
Why is the “Why this college?” so important? Colleges care why students put their college on their list and many colleges incorporate the “why?” question into their applications. While most…
Read moreStray from the cliche
What do colleges want to know about you? That’s a good place to start when you’re brainstorming your college essay. You know colleges don’t want you to tell your life…
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