Dealing with Denial
What happens when you have to settle for a Plan B college, when there will be no euphoria, just resignation. How do you help your child deal with reality?...
Navigating the Waitlist
Colleges continue to increase the use a wait list in enrollment. What should you do if you're a hopeful applicant who has been wait-listed at your dream school?...
How College Admission Has Changed
The college admission process wasn’t nearly as anxiety-producing thirty years ago. Parents who haven’t been through it yet will find that a lot has changed....
Responding to Early Admission Decisions
Early college decisions generally arrive in December. When you receive a response to your early applications, how and when should you respond?...
Acing That College Interview
Interviewers are not trying to trip you up; they simply want to know and will try to determine if you are a good match with their college....
Answering the Unasked Questions
How will you benefit from attending our college? What will you contribute to our college? Answering these questions sets yourself apart from other applicants....
How Much Should You Disclose?
Whenever you consider disclosing personal information, think about how the information you provide will help admission officers understand your application. Let's look at some examples of types of information you might disclose....
Avoiding Common College Application Mistakes
When you are working on college applications, a few basic steps can make the process go more smoothly. Make sure you don't fall prey to these common errors....
Should You Apply Early Action?
Early Action applicants receive their admission decisions earlier in the year. There are many good reasons to apply Early Action but there are also restrictions you need to watch for, and reasons why Early Action may not be advisable....
Do Safety Schools Really Exist Any More?
As the college admission process becomes more complex, students wonder if they are assured acceptance to their ‘safety’ schools. This is a tricky question....
