Solutions for Glitches on the new Common Application
As with every year, when a new format is introduced on applications, there are initial glitches. With patience and some creativity, we...
Summer Internships- Are they a Good Idea?
There are many ways to spend one's summer. Exploring one's interests is one way. Internships offer students a chance to learn about a...
Colleges for B Students
Not all colleges are striving to fill their classes with students whose high school GPAs are a 4.0. In fact many schools that provide an...
What are Colleges Most Interested in?
This article describes what admissions officers deem as most important when reviewing an application.
Mystery Exposed
It often feels as if the college admission and transition process is a daunting mystery, but it doesn't have to be. In this article, many...
Don't Push Too Hard
Parents, teachers, and counselors have the best intentions, but sometimes well intended advice can cause excessive stress. Learn how to...
How to Spend the Summer
Students often ask me how they should spend their summers. There are many wonderful, constructive, and impressive ways. Here is an...
College Tours
To get the most out of your college tours, you need to know the right questions to ask. Here are some questions you might not think of...
How to Secure the Best Recommendation
Juniors, it's time to think about recommendation letters. There are effective ways to obtain the best recommendation, and it starts with...
Juniors
While seniors are waiting to hear from colleges, here is what junior can be doing to position themselves well for their admissions process.
