“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin. This statement was so aptly coined by Mr. Franklin, yet many students leave college application essay planning until the last minute.… Read More
Zoom Etiquette for Students
Tips for Students and Grad Professionals
What’s wrong with this picture? At face value you may say “nothing”. However, when assessing this scene for a college or professional web meeting it’s a different story.… Read More
Learning Preferences
At-Home Learning
Top 3 Tips for At-Home Learning College Prospects
The coronavirus pandemic has confounded the college preparation process. In the current college admissions environment in uncharted territory, there are still positive steps to be taken.… Read More
College Admission Recommendation Letters
Top Tips for College Admission Recommendation Letters
Courses, grades, standardized tests tell a lot about the ability to succeed in college.… Read More
Financial Aid Letters
How to Compare College Financial Aid Letters
When strolling through the produce section in the grocery store, it’s easy to compare varieties of apples.… Read More
Balancing Rigor and Passion
Balancing Like an Expert
Your future college has a good idea which classes are the most rigorous at your high school.… Read More
Net Price Calculators
Net Price Calculators (NPCs) are a good way to establish what the cost will be for college based on a family’s unique situation.… Read More
Not perfect? Consider the Test-Optional College Path
Standardized testing in flux
Are you one of the many aspiring college students who has excellent study habits, but for some reason, such as nerves, misses your goal on the first or second or third attempt at the ACT or SAT?… Read More
The Strategy Behind Application Deadlines—Explained
Many children enjoy a steady diet of alphabet soup growing up. By now, maybe many of you have navigated the SAT and ACT acronym maze, but get ready for the all-important application deadline soup of EA, SCEA, REA, ED I, EDII, (and occasionally the semi-secret ED III), RD and RA.… Read More
