(630) 841-3193 (630) 841-3193High school seniors across the country are beginning to feel the pressure of impending college deadlines. Although the application deadline of most U.S. colleges and universities is January 1, the ‘early round’ of admissions ends on November 1 (or sometimes 15th). At my college consultancy, we e...
The holistic admissions process can be confusing to both college-bound students and their parents, but identifying what college admissions officers are looking for in students’ applications can actually be pretty simple.
It Should Be an Enjoyable Process and as Stress-Free as Possible
The college admissions process can produce a lot of unnecessary stress for high school seniors. While it’s normal to feel anxious about the process, it’s important to keep in mind that knowledge is power when applying to college, an...
College is a great investment — if you choose the right school. MONEY identified and ranked more than 700 leading institutions that are worth the cost; these are our top picks.
The SAT and ACT are the most often used exams for college admissions in the US, and given that they are standardized, they must be taken under strict time constraints. Students can struggle with the limited amount of time per question, leaving points on the table when they’re unable to finish ce...
The 2018-19 Common Application is officially live, and the college admissions process for the class of 2023 is already well underway. There’s a lot that students need to know when applying to college, so here’s an in-depth look at the 2018-19 Common App, including essays, updates, and more.
Here’s What College-Bound Students Need to Do to Write a Great College Application Essay
It’s college application crunch time for high school seniors, and there are probably more than a few of you who are behind on writing those application essays. Don’t get stressed! Our team of counselors is he...
The summer between junior and senior year is the prime time for college-bound students to start brainstorming and writing their college application essays. The Common Application has already released the essay prompts for the 2018 admission season.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Trying to choose a college major that'll pay off down the road? Computer science, communications, and political science top the list, according to the most recent study by the Princeton Review.
From signing up to classes to going out for the school paper, there is lots to do when you arrive at college. Picking a bank account may not be top of the list.
But taking the time to make a smart choice can save you.
TIPS FOR PARENTS TO HELP THEIR STUDENTS AVOID SENIORITIS:
May 1 is an exciting day for many high school seniors. It's decision day when students commit to college and send in those deposits— to hold their spot on campus.
Across the country, schools celebrate the achievement in different ways. Some hold assemblies where students get up and announce their...
Your financial aid award letter has arrived.
You open the letter expecting to see exactly how much you’ll have to pay for that education, but instead, you’re left scratching your head. The aid package is broken down into a combination of loans, awards, grants and work-study. At first glance,...
Students and parents usually have a good idea of how to proceed if they receive an acceptance or rejection from a top-choice college. But what should families do if an applicant is put on the waitlist?
As high school seniors across the globe weigh their admissions decisions, it can be difficult t...
Harvard College received a record-breaking 42,742 applications for admission to the Class of 2022–setting a record for the fourth consecutive year and exceeding last year’s pool by more than 3,000.
Recently, I have been hearing parents say, “we don't think about college until the spring of junior year."
Unfortunately, the emphasis on junior year performance lulls many students into thinking that if they’re serious about getting admitted to a good college, junior year is the time to kic...
I participate in the Glenbard 87 School District African American Female Summit College Fair. One hundred Females grades from freshman to seniors from all four of Glenbard high schools. These ambitions black young females have been identified by their counselors as college-bound students. They s...
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