The NEW Pre-ACT ACTAdmissionsApplicationPreparing for CollegeSATSAT IISAT vs. ACTTest Prep The NEW Pre-ACT Last week, the ACT announced the addition of a new test- the “PreACT.” This all…Zach GalinMarch 29, 2016
While You’re Out Visiting Colleges AcademicsAdmissionsAthleticsChoosing a CollegeCourse SelectionEarly ActionEarly DecisionExtracurricularsFreshmen 15Greek LifeMajorsMinorsPreparing for CollegeReligious LifeStudent GovernmentStudent LifeToursVisits While You’re Out Visiting Colleges On campus visits, we encourage students to ask thoughtful questions about any aspect of college…Zach GalinMarch 22, 2016
How To Deal With College Rejections AdmissionsApplicationChoosing a CollegeCommon ApplicationEarly ActionEarly DecisionLikely LettersPreparing for CollegeUncategorizedWait List How To Deal With College Rejections Getting rejected from college is a bummer, no question about it. But being rejected from…Zach GalinMarch 16, 2016
Getting Ready to Write the College Essay AdmissionsApplicationCommon ApplicationEarly ActionEarly DecisionEssayExtracurriculars Getting Ready to Write the College Essay While college applications may seem far away, it’s never too early to start working on…Zach GalinMarch 9, 2016
Can You Research Colleges Without Visiting? AcademicsAdmissionsApplicationAthleticsChoosing a CollegeCommon ApplicationCourse SelectionEarly ActionEarly DecisionEssayExtracurricularsMajorsMinorsOnline CoursesPreparing for CollegeToursVisits Can You Research Colleges Without Visiting? Researching colleges is an important step in the application process. Students want to find schools…Zach GalinMarch 2, 2016
Attending College Abroad AdmissionsApplicationChoosing a CollegeExtracurricularsPreparing for CollegeStudent LifeSummer Attending College Abroad More students from the United States are starting to attend college abroad. Why is this…Zach GalinFebruary 24, 2016
Why You Should “Be Yourself” in Applications AdmissionsApplicationChoosing a CollegeCommon ApplicationEarly ActionEarly DecisionEssayExtracurricularsPreparing for College Why You Should “Be Yourself” in Applications College admissions officers often speak about wanting to see authenticity in college applications. What does…Zach GalinFebruary 17, 2016
Use Summer to Enhance Your College Applications AdmissionsApplicationChoosing a CollegeCommon ApplicationCourse SelectionEarly ActionEarly DecisionEssayExtracurricularsPreparing for CollegeToursVisits Use Summer to Enhance Your College Applications Though winter’s chill may make summer seem far away, it is a good idea for…Zach GalinFebruary 10, 2016
Applying to College with Mediocre Test Scores AdmissionsChoosing a CollegeCommon ApplicationEarly ActionEarly DecisionEssayExtracurricularsInterviewMatchRecommendation LettersSecond SemesterWait List Applying to College with Mediocre Test Scores Standardized tests are the bane of many a student’s existence. They are stressful and time-consuming,…Zach GalinFebruary 3, 2016
College Campus Visits AcademicsAdmissionsAthleticsChoosing a CollegeGreek LifePreparing for CollegeStudent LifeToursVisits College Campus Visits In order to really know a college and get a sense of what a school…Zach GalinJanuary 27, 2016