College admissions officers often speak about wanting to see authenticity in college applications. What does…
adminFebruary 17, 2016
Standardized tests are the bane of many a student’s existence. They are stressful and time-consuming,…
adminFebruary 3, 2016
While the holidays are a time of happiness and reconnecting with family, as well as…
adminDecember 30, 2015
As we mentioned in an earlier blog, high school students are more over-extended and stressed…
adminNovember 19, 2015
Move over, well-rounded student. These days, colleges are looking to assemble a well-rounded class made…
adminOctober 21, 2015
The Common Application provides space for 650 words worth of “additional information.” Must students use…
adminOctober 14, 2015
High school seniors and their parents probably don’t need a blog to tell them that…
adminSeptember 15, 2015
Quirky essay prompts, like their more staid counterparts, serve to help colleges understand how students…
adminAugust 19, 2015
The Common Application arrived on August 1. This year, there should not be too many…
adminAugust 2, 2015
