Understand the admissions factors college admissions officials consider in an student to build a great application.
College Admissions
Tips for College Essay Writers
Jane Hirschhorn offers practical tips for moving through the college essay writing process with ease and confidence.
How to Choose Your College
In the spring of senior year, students receive decisions from colleges. Here are LifeLaunchr's tips for making your college decision wisely.
How to Research Colleges
Researching colleges systematically and carefully is critical to building a list that genuinely fits the student.
Showcase Your Extracurricular Activities
Explaining a student’s extracurricular activities is an integral part of the holistic admissions process at U.S. universities. Here's what you need to know.
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.
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.