To all College-Bound Juniors and Seniors: Tell me about yourself. What should be the easiest question to answer, is often the most frequently botched.聽 Usually, the answer I get is, 鈥淲hat do you want to know?鈥澛� Well, at this point,...Read More
Option #1: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. This essay is asking you to...Read More
The essay is the part of the application that is most within your control.聽 You can use this space to tell colleges exactly what you want them to know about who you are, in your own words.聽 So, this should...Read More
Imagine the admissions officer who has never met you.聽 If she read the rest of the application, without the essay, who would she think you are?聽 Is her/his image accurate?聽 If not, what鈥檚 misleading?聽 Maybe you are not coming across...Read More
Why am I so enamored with Top Tips lists? I鈥檓 always attracted to them, whether the topic is organizing my closet or becoming a more effective public speaker. Top Tips are such a great way to synthesize and distill paragraphs...Read More
Congratulations! You are a senior!聽 High school will soon be a distant memory as you embark on the next phase toward college. The problem is, there is still a lot of work to be done. Here is your timeline for...Read More
The problem with any industry that grows quickly is that licensing standards and regulations rarely keep up with industry growth.聽 While most independent educational consultants are professionals are committed to ensure they have the expertise to help students and families...Read More
Junior year is the last full academic year that colleges will see so it鈥檚 important to put your best effort in now. Take caution, though. Junior year is likely the most difficult year you will face. For many of you,...Read More
Attention Juniors: IT鈥橲 HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERE! The Common App has released the revised essay questions for the 2017-2018 application cycle.聽 It鈥檚 all good news for you.聽 Some of last year鈥檚 questions are getting a slight makeover; but the changes offer you more...Read More
At most schools, interviews take the format of a one-on-one discussion with a local admissions representative or alum. Most interviewers know that you are nervous so they attempt to break the ice with a friendly smile and some warm banter...Read More
