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What if I Can’t Visit Colleges?

While it’s important to visit colleges to help you understand the schools better and decide where you want to apply, sometimes you simply can’t visit in person. However, with some creative research, you can still learn a lot about different colleges and their personalities without a physical visit. Here are some alternatives that don’t involve […]

Rolling Admission

There are several types of college application deadlines, and one that you may be less familiar with is Rolling Admissions. If you find that you’re interested in a school that uses Rolling Admissions, it’s important to know what that really means so you can apply properly. What is Rolling Admissions? Schools with Rolling Admissions generally […]

College Visit Planning

If you’re applying to college this fall or next fall, you may still have some college visits planned for the coming months. Visiting colleges before you apply, and certainly before you’re admitted, is important for several reasons. First, you won’t really know how you feel about a place until you’ve been there. College is an […]

Early Application Deadlines

You may be thinking about submitting an early application or two to colleges this season. If so, you may find this primer helpful. Early deadlines are often in the first week or two of November, and decisions are usually released around mid-December. If your application is denied, you typically can’t reapply under the regular deadline. […]

Planning to Transfer?

There are dozens of reasons a student might want to transfer, and you may find yourself feeling you’re in the wrong place and wanting to make a move. If you’re planning to transfer – now or in the future – you’ll want to pay attention to your courses to set yourself up for a successful […]

October Advice for Juniors

Juniors – before this year gets too crazy, take some time to reflect on the year ahead, and what you can do now to prepare for the college application process. Our October checklist for juniors will help you stay focused, and keep you on track to have a successful college application process. Find out your […]

Summer Planning

It’s only December, and summer vacation is months away, but now is actually a great time for you to think about what you want to do this summer. How you spend your summer is important for your college applications, and also important in helping you learn more about yourself and what your interests and strengths […]

College Athletics

When researching colleges, many students are interested in athletics – as athletes or as spectators. The good news is that most colleges have multiple levels at which students can participate in athletics: intramural, club, and varsity. Intramural athletics are the most informal, where students at the same school compete against each other. Club athletic teams […]