Application Strategy
Don’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 moreThink twice before submitting Early Decision
Before you hit submit for that November 1 Early Decision (ED) deadline, consider this: Early Decision is binding. That means that if you are accepted, you must go. That’s a…
Read moreApplication mistakes to avoid
College applications are out; let the careless errors begin. A sloppy college application; while one of the easiest missteps to avoid is probably among the most common mistake applicants make.…
Read moreHow will colleges evaluate applicants in the Covid era?
The playing field has essentially been leveled. Students aren’t attending elite summer university programs, conducting research, participating in community service projects or mission trips, traveling to distant lands or growing…
Read moreOne piece of advice – be different
If I could only give every family one piece of advice about college admissions and the college application process it would be this: Dare to be different. Be different from…
Read moreNow is the time to think about who you’re going to ask for letters of recommendation
I used to insist that students make an appointment with their teachers after school to request, in person, a letter of recommendation. I used to tell them to read the…
Read moreAdmissions officials prefer to see tough classes
Whether I’m leading a workshop on navigating the college admissions process or getting stopped in the frozen food aisle at the supermarket, here are some of the most common questions…
Read moreEarly Decision results and Early Decision II – an increasingly popular option
Notifications for Early Decision (ED), Restricted Early Action (REA) and Single Choice Early Action (SCEA) have been delivered. This year, as in previous years, there were many more tears than…
Read moreDon’t make stupid mistakes on your applications
There’s no wiggle room for stupid mistakes when some colleges are receiving over 30,000 applications and acceptance rates can be in the single digits. It’s true that not every school…
Read moreMore nuances in the Early Admissions Programs
Last week I shared information about two early admissions programs: Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED). Early Action is where colleges have earlier deadlines (October 15 – December 1)…
Read more