Recommendations 101 Don’t care what other people think about you? Think again! Many colleges require at least one recommendation letter from either your school counselor or a teacher. Some colleges even require a counselor letter, plus one – or two – teacher recommendations. Your recommendations should ideally come from teachers who taught you in 11th […]
Making the Most of College Visits
You may be visiting a few colleges in the coming weeks and months. The college visit is an important way to decide how you feel about the schools you’re applying to, and to pick up information that will help make your applications stronger. Follow our tips for more productive college visits. 1) Plan in advance. […]
Essay Idea Brainstorming
It’s September, and the fall semester is starting up. This means it’s time to dig into your college application essays. Before you start writing, however, you should probably do some reflecting and brainstorming. Putting some work in before you write will allow you to spend less time figuring out what you want to say, and […]
When to Begin Working on your College Essay
The college essay, or personal statement, is one of the most important elements of the college application process. As a result, rising seniors may be wondering about when they should begin working on their essays. It’s best to wait until later this summer, or at least until you’ve completed your summer program or experience, to […]
Tighter Rules For SAT and ACT
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 […]
Common Application Announcements!
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 […]
Finding Your Voice in the College Process
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 […]
October Advice for Seniors
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 […]