Turning Everyday Interests into College Application Strengths
When families think about college applications, they often focus on test scores, grades, and big-name achievements. But here’s the secret: admissions officers aren’t just looking for perfect students, ...
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 ...
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 ...
How to Handle College Planning Without Burning Out Your Teen
We’ve all experienced burnout at one point or another in our lives, and it’s not a fun feeling. As adults, we have the wisdom and experience to recognize and try to sidestep burnout, but for teens, it ...
How to Prepare for College Starting in 9th Grade: What Parents Need to Know
It won’t be long before your teen will don their cap and gown. So even though senior year feels eons away to your 9th grader, graduation day will be here before you know it, and the choices your stude ...
When’s the Cutoff to Start the College Planning Process? (And Is It Ever Too Late?)
It seems like you hardly bring your baby home from the hospital, and it’s already time to start planning for college. Mailers telling you to “start saving now” can certainly feel overwhelming with a n ...
College Admissions Deadlines: What Parents Need to Know by Month and Grade
College prep starts early, and the road is long. At times, it feels like it may never end! Rest assured, there will be light at the end of the tunnel - your child will find a great college that fits t ...