For many students, gaining admission to an 鈥淚vy League鈥� school is the pinnacle of academic accomplishment. With some of the lowest acceptance rates in the country (ranging from 3% – 9%)*, Ivy League schools maintain the ability to select and...Read More
So, you鈥檝e spent the last few months frantically working to meet your college deadlines. You鈥檝e done draft after draft of 鈥淲hy do you want to go to Dream U?鈥�, politely nagged your teachers to send in recommendations, camped out in...Read More
A 鈥淲hy鈥� paragraph states, specifically, why you believe a particular school is a great fit for you and why you are a great fit for it. It can include any number of attributes including academics, social activities, religious affiliation, teaching...Read More
As we get into the season of college fairs and campus visits, you will undoubtedly come across your fair share of college admissions officers. Remember that these people are not just arbiters of who does and does not get the...Read More
There is no singular activity that can tell you more about a college than a campus visit.聽 Websites, mailers and, even visits from admissions officers are all marketing materials.聽 Their collective goal is to convince you to apply.聽 They will...Read More
As we enter the final months of the school year, many families are looking to their spring break holidays as an opportunity to explore college campuses. While the information session, usually led by an admissions officer, can offer valuable information...Read More
College admissions deadlines are just weeks away! Are you ready? If the answer is 鈥渘o,鈥� don鈥檛 melt down. Breathe. Step back and break down what colleges really want to see in your application. You鈥檝e probably thought anxiously about what it...Read More
With college deadlines just around the corner, it is time to kick it into high gear! Don鈥檛 tire out on turkey. Use the Thanksgiving holiday to finish up your college applications. Even if you haven鈥檛 started your applications, there is...Read More
To all college-bound Juniors and Seniors: Deciding on your college major is a big decision. This decision takes not only time, but it requires you to be honest with yourself. Think about your passions and what excites you. You know...Read More
To all College-Bound Juniors and Seniors: Your college essay is your best opportunity to make a strong impression鈥o make it count! At the height of the season, many college admissions officers often read 30-40 applications a day. Depending on the...Read More
