What really matters in a college list that works?Building a college list can feel like a daunting task — there are over 2500 four-year colleges in the US, and yet, it can still feel as…3d ago3d ago
Thinking of completing college applications over winter break?With most students just about a week from the bliss of winter break, it can be tempting to hold off on finishing those applications, but…Dec 17Dec 17
College in the city? Here’s what to considerMany students come to us with the dream of college life in the big city — be it NYC, LA, Chicago, Boston or beyond, city life captivates a…Nov 26Nov 26
Should I Send My SAT Scores? What To Know About Testing & Test Optional PoliciesAs students prepare to submit their first applications this season, there is ongoing confusion about how to navigate test optional…Nov 19Nov 19
What’s The Latest With Legacy Admissions?Legacy admissions policies are back in the news. Just this fall, the state of California announced a ban on legacy admissions. This policy…Nov 13Nov 13
Two Words to Transform Your Activities ListStudents, and especially their parents, are often wondering — Do I have enough activities? Will they ‘look good’? These are actually the…Sep 30Sep 30
FAFSA Confusion: When should you apply for financial aid?One question I’m hearing from a lot of parents lately is — when will the FAFSA open, and should we apply? The financial aid process has…Sep 18Sep 18
California Dreaming: We Need To Talk About California CollegesCalifornia is a very popular college destination. Most often, the colleges students bring to the conversation are the ‘UCs’ or the…Sep 11Sep 11
Want to do something that matters? Here’s the secret: just beginWe meet a lot of students who are eager to ‘make an impact’ in high school, motivated by both the desire to contribute meaningfully to…Sep 9Sep 9
