If you’re a high school student, you’re probably gearing up for finals right now.  But before you know it, summer will be here.  Summer is certainly a time for relaxing, socializing, and recharging.  After all, you work hard during the school year and deserve a break!  However, the summer is also a great opportunity to […]

This fall, a small, but significant change has been made to the Secondary School Report section of the Common Application. Historically, the form has included a comparison chart for college counselors to rate a student relative to other students in their class, and then provide a written evaluation or recommendation. This application cycle, counselors will still be expected […]

Cheating in any academic setting is not only immoral, but also holds significant consequences.  Twenty students found that out the hard way in an SAT cheating scandal on Long Island last year. Legal charges of fraud and illegal impersonation were brought against students who paid others to take their exams for them; legal action was also taken […]

The Common Application is the most widely used college application, with over 400 colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad accepting it.  Chances are, if you’re applying to college in the coming months, you’ll most likely use the Common Application for at least one of your schools. This week, the Common Application announced the addition of […]

The college search and application process is your opportunity to take some time out of your hectic schedule to focus on yourself.  You get to think about your interests, likes, talents, and strengths, andshow off your accomplishments.  The college search process is all about you, how you learn best, and how you find fulfillment. College is […]

College fairs are a great resource for students at all stages of the college application process.  For high school seniors, college fairs are a convenient way to meet admissions counselors at schools you are interested in, and have your pressing questions answered in person.  As a high school junior (or sophomore!), college fairs are a […]

Senior year is moving fast!  Make sure you’re on track with the college application process by reviewing our October advice for seniors. Request any outstanding recommendations.  If you’ve been on the fence about which teachers will recommend you, make a point of figuring it out soon!  Remember, you want to have 2 teachers from core academic […]

“Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences in the space below.” There’s a lot of talk about the Personal Statement for your college applications, but you don’t seem to hear as much about the Activities Statement.  After all, it’s only 1000 characters; how much of an impact can it really […]