So you’re done with college apps! Congratulations! Next on the agenda is nailing the college interview. Interviews are conducted by alumni and are a great way for colleges to learn more about you as a person outside of how you look on paper.
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College Planning Worksheet
A students’ college experience largely depends on the type of college or university he or she chooses to attend. Many factors, including school size, social environment, and location will significantly affect an overall college experience. In creating their college li…
How to start talking about college with your high school student
It’s the beginning of a new year, and many high school students’ goals may be to get into the college of their dreams this fall. The college application process is a long, arduous journey, but with the right guidance and conversations, you can help position your stu…
Five New Study Habits for Remote Learning this Spring
As you start the second half of a year of remote or hybrid learning, you may be wondering how to better adapt to changes in your education that have made studying increasingly challenging. Whether you’ve found yourself in an academic slump or are doing well in school …
How to Set Goals in High School in 2021
Now that we’ve all left 2020 behind us, let’s take a moment to pause, reflect, and set goals for the future, whether they be to build on projects that you started in the past or starting afresh with a blank slate. Having tangible goals is a fantastic way to stay pos…
Should I Consider Transferring to a New School?
So you’ve given your current school a chance, yet something still doesn’t feel right. Whether it’s the lack of a specific major you desire or the woefully unsupportive faculty, you have an unshakeable inkling that the school on your sweatshirt won’t unite you wi…
How to Thank my Teacher for Writing my Letter of Recommendation
You’ve finally completed the college application process, and are sitting back to relax and reflect on all of your hard work. While you wait for admissions decisions to be released, you should give thanks to those who have helped you along the way, throughout high...
How to Finish College Applications in time for January 1st Deadlines
It might feel overwhelming to have to write multiple supplemental essays for multiple colleges – on top of your Common App essay and Activities List. It might feel especially overwhelming if you have to accomplish a lot of those things in a short amount of time.
Things to Consider before Submitting Final Applications
Regular decision deadlines are fast approaching as we enter December. College admissions are as competitive as they’ve ever been, so it’s crucial for students to make sure they’re submitting the best applications possible. Unfortunately, last-minute applications m…
Is There an Advantage to Submitting College Applications Early?
The first round of early application deadlines has passed, and final deadlines for Regular Decision and Early Decision II are coming up shortly. You might be wondering how you can maximize these final days and weeks in order to put your best foot forward when the clock …









