Where to Start When Building a College List
Building a college list is often one of the most stressful parts of the admissions process, and it’s in large part because there are sooooo many options. Thousands of colleges. Endless rankings. Stron ...
How to Prepare for College Starting in 11th Grade: What Parents Need to Know
Junior year isn’t just another year of high school—it’s the year that sets the tone for your teen’s entire college journey. It's when college planning shifts from “we’ll deal with that soon” ...
Demonstrated Interest: What Does It Even Mean?
If you’ve dipped even a toe into the college admissions world, you’ve probably heard the phrase “demonstrated interest.” And if you’ve wondered what that actually means, don’t worry, you’re not alone. ...
3 Things Parents Should Stop Stressing About in College Admissions
The college admissions journey often brings out the worrier in even the calmest of parents. Between test scores, essays, and acceptance rates, it’s easy to feel like one wrong move could derail your s ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...