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How to Choose A Summer Program
Summers used to be a time to unwind, be with family, work, travel or maybe get some summer schoolwork done.…
What do highly selective colleges look for in applicants?
Highly selective colleges look for a combination of academic excellence, personal attributes, extracurricular involvement, and unique experiences in their applicants.…
College Decisions are Coming
How to Celebrate OR Cope It’s that time of year for High School Seniors and anyone who needs to interact…
Are the SATs & ACTs Still Necessary?
Due mostly to the pandemic, nearly 75% of colleges have gone the test optional approach, many of which are extending…
TEST PREP FORMULA: 4 Factors to Consider
Once high school hits, there is one thing on a lot of parents’ minds: test prep. Between academics and extracurriculars,…
Have Elite Colleges Lost their Luster?
This can be disturbing for parents who want their children to have the “best” education and may be frustrated by…
Developing a Student’s Must Haves for College
Focusing on a high school student’s “MUST HAVES” for college incorporates a personal methodology that results in a better “fit” and may reduce the number of colleges that are applied to
College Trends Spring 2024
Costs, Admit Rates, Yield, Campus Protests, & Co-Ops/Internships Costs – Continue to rise An April 5th, 2024 New York Times…
Exploring Colleges in the Carolinas
“I want sun.” “I want a college where I will have warm weather.” Hawaii, Southern California, Texas, Florida, and Alabama…
COLLEGE VISIT BASICS PLUS 3 BONUS TIPS
ALTHOUGH THIS ADVICE COULD BE USED ALL YEAR LONG, MANY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS WILL BE VISITING COLLEGE CAMPUSES DURING SPRING…
IS TEST OPTIONAL FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS HERE TO STAY?
There has been a recent flurry of activity surrounding the value of the SAT and ACT, suggesting a swing in…
Holistic College Admissions – Much More Than the Metrics
Reviews vs. Metric-Based Reviews “Who moved my cheese?” DID THEY GET IN? If you know any high school seniors this…