By Lee Shulman Bierer For lots of families of high school juniors and sophomores, this whole college admissions process has just kicked into gear. So, it seems like a good time to talk about the typical mistakes students and parents make as they get started. 1. ASSUMPTIONS -...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
