02 Feb These traits make letter-perfect students

Posted at 23:14h in Beginning the Process

By Lee Shulman Bierer When I talk to parents and students, I share the following descriptors -- Passion, Responsibility, Enthusiasm, Leadership, Initiative, Maturity, Character, Perseverance, Integrity, Interpersonal Skills,  Commitment, Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity, Consistency. So what does this really mean? Passion: It's the buzzword in admissions offices. Colleges want...

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29 Jan 10 Commandments of the college admissions process – Part 2

Posted at 14:02h in Beginning the Process

By Lee Shulman Bierer So, last week I shared my thoughts on the important basics needed as families begin the college admissions process. I talked about: Commandment # 1:  I suggested that a student should spend some time understanding who they are, what they want and where...

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21 Jan The 10 Commandments of the college admissions process

Posted at 17:08h in Beginning the Process

By Lee Shulman Bierer I’ve been helping students and families navigate the college admissions process for a long time now and there are some basic fundamental truths. I’m calling them my 10 commandments of the college admissions process. I’m sharing 1-5 this week and 6-10 next...

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08 Jan  Things to think about in the new year

Posted at 12:47h in Beginning the Process

By Lee Shulman Bierer New Year’s is a time for resolutions and reorganization. If you’re the parent of a high school freshman or sophomore, but particularly if you’re the parent of a junior; now is the time to understand and start implementing the college timeline. There is...

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08 Jan Where to apply: Advice for `Ivy Ivy’ and `Larry Local’

Posted at 11:22h in Beginning the Process

By Lee Shulman Bierer   With over 4,000 colleges in the United States alone, deciding where to apply can be a daunting task. Most high school juniors are starting to ask themselves questions about distance from home, academic majors, importance of athletic teams, dominance of greek life...

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31 Dec COLLEGE: Things to think about in the new year

Posted at 14:22h in Beginning the Process

By Lee Shulman Bierer New Year’s is a time for resolutions and reorganization. If you’re the parent of a high school freshman or sophomore, but particularly if you’re the parent of a junior; now is the time to understand and start implementing the college timeline. There is...

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13 Nov Current research on college admissions…

Posted at 08:21h in Beginning the Process

According to Scott Jaschik, editor of "Insider Higher Ed," the new "State of College Admission" report, issued by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), sends the message that it's actually not as hard as we are led to believe to get into college....

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13 Nov New research on college admissions

Posted at 08:18h in Beginning the Process

According to Scott Jaschik, editor of "Insider Higher Ed," the new "State of College Admission" report, issued by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), sends the message that it's actually not as hard as we are led to believe to get into college....

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24 Jul Don’t be fooled by these common college myths

Posted at 10:06h in Beginning the Process, Carolina College Bound

By Lee Shulman Bierer Gaining admission to some of the most elite colleges is remarkably more competitive today than it was 20 or 30 years ago. Unfortunately, this increased competitiveness has spurred myths that need to be dispelled. Admission isn’t all about scores. Students should look for...

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03 Oct Why is college admission getting more competitive?

Posted at 12:02h in Beginning the Process, Carolina College Bound

LEE SHULMAN BIERER Right now, the angst among high school seniors and their parents is palpable. It is especially true this week with looming Oct. 15 deadlines at UNC Chapel Hill, N.C. State and the University of South Carolina, among others. Almost every parent I speak with...

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