Most families can’t afford the “sticker price” of a college, and with good reason: college costs are continually rising. (By the way, if you are interested in going deeper on multiple elements of paying for college and winning scholarships, now would...
Overachievers, fret not. And underachievers: don’t worry, there’s still hope. Okay, so maybe you didn’t gain admission to Harvard–but luckily, that doesn’t matter as much as you might think. Whether your ambition is to become CEO of a top...
Applying to college is easier said than done, and doing so involves a significant choice as to whether to apply regular admission, early action, early decision, or rolling admission. Here, I’ll cover what these terms mean and offer advice on which plan to apply...
Whether they hope to go to a prestigious private college or a highly selective public university, students are often GPA-obsessed. Many realize, of course, that grades and test scores only account for a part of what admissions committees consider, but that...
Because the college application essay is your main opportunity to show prospective colleges who you are–beyond just grades and scores–it’s important to perfect it. This likely means writing more than one draft, as well as revising each draft...
For many students, choosing which colleges to apply to can be a daunting task—but it doesn’t have to be! In this article, I’ll share my recommendations on generating a long-list of schools, which can then be whittled down into a short-list. By the way, similar...
When should you start planning your college applications? Whether you’re a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in high school, it isn’t too late! Take a look at this list to help keep yourself on track. COLLEGE APPLICATION TIMELINE 9th Grade Start...
Good English teachers often tell students to “avoid clichés like the plague,” but avoiding a reliance on hackneyed stock phrases is easier said than done. Did you catch that? I just used a cliché. Whether you’re writing an essay for the SAT, ACT, a college...
The college admissions essay is not easy to get right. You’ve got to strike a perfect balance of being personal but not too personal, prepared but not arrogant, passionate but not fake, intelligent but not naïve. Many students think they have the grades and...
Are you looking for colleges to apply to? What makes one college superior to another? We could get into the nitty gritty of college scores and statistics, but what will ultimately make you successful in college is your level of happiness, so the question you need to...
