12 Factors Admission Officers Actually Care About
Spoiler Alert: There’s More to the Story Than Grades and Test Scores Most families approach college admissions like a giant checklist. They think if their student dominates the SAT, piles on extrac ...
College Rankings vs. Real Fit: What Parents Need to Know
Every fall, new college rankings make headlines, and these rankings often send families into a tailspin. Parents scramble to understand what they really mean and whether a higher-ranked school is auto ...
Should You Choose a Major Based on Intended Career?
When it comes to choosing a college, one of the big questions students and parents often wrestle with is whether to pick a school based on a specific major or intended career path. It’s a fair ...
Best Questions to Ask on a College Tour (With a Free Printable Checklist)
Visiting colleges is one of the most exciting (and eye-opening) parts of the admissions process. But while it’s easy to get caught up in the beauty of the campus or the excitement of a student tour gu ...
How to Research Colleges without Visiting: Virtual Tour and Online Tools Guide
Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions a student and their family will make. But visiting every campus on your list isn’t always realistic. Between travel costs, tight schedules, a ...
10 Mistakes Parents Make When Helping Their Child Choose a College
Parents and children often have very different priorities when it comes to choosing a college. Students might be thinking about where their friends, girlfriend, or boyfriend are going; what the sports ...
Getting Into Ivy League Colleges: How College Consultants Help—and What Stats Really Mean
Every year, families look at Ivy League acceptance rates—Harvard (3.6%), Yale (4.6%), Princeton (4.6%)—and wonder: Is it even possible? The numbers are certainly intimidating, but it’s impor ...
How to Prepare for College Starting in 10th Grade: What Parents Need to Know
The road to college starts early, and while most of the big steps don’t start happening until junior year, there’s still plenty to focus on during the early years of high school. Whereas freshman ...
Can You Guarantee Admission to a Specific College? What College Consultants Can & Can’t Promise
“Guarantee” is a weighty word that no admissions consultant should feel comfortable standing behind. Any consultant who promises a sure thing is misrepresenting the process, as admission to a specific ...
How Many Students Does Each College Consultant Work With? Managing Time and Access
When you hire a college consultant, you’re paying for their expertise, but you’re also investing in their time and availability. One question parents rarely think to ask (but absolutely should) i ...