Choosing a College

Make the Most of Summer

Parents often ask me how their students can become more competitive for college admissions. My answer? They should make the…

3 years ago

Are SAT and ACT Prep Classes Worth It?

Students who are applying to college, are faced with taking either the SAT or ACT. Many also worry about getting…

3 years ago

What Do Colleges Want to See in an Essay?

As a former Dean of Enrollment Management, I see the admission essay as a chance to get to know a…

4 years ago

What’s This College Really Like?

You and your student have read all the printed materials on the website, you’ve visited campus, and they’ve applied and…

4 years ago

Where Should My Student Go To College?

This is the time! Your student has been admitted to one or more colleges for the following year! This is…

4 years ago

They’re Admitted! Now What?

It’s that time of year when students begin receiving acceptance letters from the colleges and universities they applied to. Congratulations…

5 years ago

Choosing a College During a Pandemic

Even in an era of pandemics, student stills need to decide where they will attend college in Fall, 2020. But…

6 years ago

Alternatives to Campus Visits

There are many ways to “visit” a campus, other than a traditional campus tour, interview, etc. This item is being…

6 years ago

Early Decision and Early Action

It’s that time of year when many students are scrambling to complete their early decision or early action applications. If…

6 years ago

This College, That College: Which to Choose?

It’s time. Your student has received offers of admission from at least one, or perhaps many colleges and all could…

7 years ago