5 Job Skills Employers Want Most — And Why A High School Summer Job Teaches Them All By Christopher Rim | June 11, 2026, 10:32am EDT It is a common misconception that colleges only care about the academic endeavors that students undertake during the summer months....
You Don’t Need A Remarkable Story To Write A Remarkable College Essay By Christopher Rim | June 03, 2026, 3:20pm EDT One of the most widespread misconceptions about the college essay is that standout essays are those that tell a monumental story. Many students...
Elite Colleges Are Seeking To Woo More Middle Class Families By Christopher Rim | May 20, 2026, 6:30am EDT The cost of attending an elite American university has become, for many families across the country, prohibitively expensive; many students fear their dream...
How College Admissions Consulting Helps Parents As Much As Students By Christopher Rim | May 19, 2026, 11:18am EDT When most people consider college consulting, they assume the student is the obvious beneficiary of the relationship. The student is the one applying....
What Harvard, Yale, and Penn Really Think About Your AP Scores By Christopher Rim | May 18, 2026, 11:17am EDT Every May, millions of high school students sit for Advanced Placement exams with a mixture of dread and excitement, with many believing that their scores...
Why Students With Perfect 4.0 GPAs Get Rejected From The Ivy League By Christopher Rim | May 07, 2026, 04:03pm EDT Every year, as high school students begin to compile their college lists, they feel the inevitable shock that comes from researching the average GPAs and...
How David Grutman Built A Hospitality Empire By “Taking It Personal” By Christopher Rim | Apr 24, 2026, 04:54pm EDT Every student, from high school to college and graduate school, has heard some version of the platitude “follow your passions.” While...
What To Consider When Choosing Between Colleges In 2026 By Christopher Rim | Apr 22, 2026, 01:25pm EDT For high school seniors, the weeks between receiving acceptance letters and the May 1st Decision Day deadline are some of the most important in their academic lives....
How Summer Volunteering Can Boost Students’ Admissions Profiles By Christopher Rim | Apr 19, 2026, 06:32pm EDT For high school students with their sights set on selective colleges, summer is an invaluable opportunity to explore their interests, cultivate their...
Every spring, thousands of highly qualified applicants find themselves in the disappointing position of being waitlisted at their dream school. Most students know that one of the most important steps to take after a waitlist notification is to write a Letter of Continue…
