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....
Considering Early Decision?
Early Decision is a binding admissions decision plan. If you're considering an Early Decision admission to a college, here's what you should be considering....
Dare to Be Different
Dare to be different from the very start of your college aspirations. Here's how to stand out to prospective colleges on every step of the way to applying....
