Standardized Testing: What You Need to Know
The prospect of standardized testing is immensely stressful, and parents and students have many questions about standardized testing.
Why Finding a Great Fit College Matters
College admissions isn’t just about getting in, it’s about finishing and thriving in life. That’s why it matters that you find a great fit college.
The Ultimate Guide to a Great College Admissions Essay
For virtually every selective school, there are more students who meet the academic criteria than they can admit. A great admissions essay can help set you apart from all the others who might get in.
Take a College Virtual Tour and Save Money and Time
Visiting colleges can be expensive. Between airfare or gas, hotel rooms, rental cars, parking and food, you could end up spending thousands of dollars. So before you fly, travel in the virtual world. College virtual tours can be a great way to screen colleges and find your fit.
Building a Compelling College Application Portfolio: Four Keys
Here’s how to focus students’ attention on a few areas of interest and aptitude and build an outstanding college application portfolio.
Concerned About the Coalition Application? Five Things You Need to Know as a Parent or Student
The Coalition Application is one of the biggest changes in the college application process this year. Here’s what it means for you.
College Admissions in the U.K. for U.S. Families: The LifeLaunchr Webinar
LifeLaunchr coach Amy Garrou and Venkates Swaminathan’s webinar, which walked families through what you need to know to apply for college admissions in the U.K, is an invaluable resource for parents with rising juniors and seniors, as well as for their teens. Here is the recording.
How to Make Sense of College Rankings
Each September, the week the vaunted U.S. News and World Report college rankings come out, you’ll find parents looking over them anxiously. For many universities as well, these rankings are critical, since universities vie for top spots on this widely-publicized evaluation of their quality. For parents and students, the report adds to the complexity of decision-making about college. Here are tips on how to think about college rankings.
Is College The Best Choice for Everyone?
The number and percentage of high school students who go on to four-year college have been rising steadily for years. But as the costs of college increase and many college graduates see only middling job prospects, more and more families are asking the question: is college the best choice for everyone?
Five Reasons to Work With a College Admissions Coach
A great college admissions coach can help reduce the stresses of applying to college and make the process much easier to navigate.