Questions You Should Ask on a Campus Tour
Most campus tours will focus on amenities and prestige factors But as a parent helping your child, here are questions you should be asking at a campus tour.
Creating An Authentic Balance in Your College List
To make a good college list, focus on finding good fits, rather than chasing after the highest-ranked colleges. Rankings are arbitrary.
How You Can Thrive During Remote Learning
Last spring taught us some lessons about thriving with remote learning. Here are keys to success with online education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Writing About COVID-19 in Your College Admission Essay
For students applying to college using the CommonApp, there are several different places where students and counselors can address the pandemic’s impact, and those different sections have differing goals.
Keys to a Great College Admission Essay
This time of year, many students are working on college admission essays. A great essay can help you be selected over others with similar scores and grades.
Five Things Every Family Should Know About Paying For College
Many families don’t think early enough about how to pay for college. But with a little planning, the challenge of paying for college is manageable.
Using Summer Wisely to Get Started on College Admissions
Summer vacation can be a moment to take a break after an intense school year. But it’s also a time to really focus on college admissions and college planning.
Here’s a great list of things parents and students can do over the summer!
How a College Admissions Coach Can Help You Achieve Better Results
An experienced college admissions coach can be critical to help students and families navigate the process, set priorities, and achieve better outcomes.
Five Tips to Ace a College Admissions Interview
Some colleges require or offer the opportunity for students to have an interview as part of their college admissions process. Here’s how to ace an interview.
How to Create a College List
Building a college list is one of the most critical parts of the college application process, ensuring that college doesn’t turn into a $200,000 mistake.