Q: Why should I hire an admissions counselor? A: High quality educational programs in the U.S. are the most competitive in the world — and they are getting more competitive every year. Twenty years ago, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, and Stanford received about 12,000 applications each, and their acceptance rates were as high as 18%. In […]
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Admissions to U.S. Schools
Challenges for International Applicants Deciding to study at an American university is an exciting choice that will offer a world of opportunities. However, applying to come to a school in the United States will also be a special challenge. Knowing how to present the strongest application is already a complex question for domestic students with […]
Overview of the Admissions Process
Holistic Admissions The vast majority of US boarding/independent schools, colleges, and universities abide by what is commonly referred to as a “holistic” admissions process. “Holistic” admission means that schools assess a variety of factors in order to gain as complete a picture of each applicant as possible. It is not merely about establishing an applicant’s […]
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Over the past 22 years, almost every single one of our clients has been accepted to his or her top choice school. Testimonials We LOVED absolutely everything about our experience with EA. You have put together an incredible team, which makes the service so comprehensive. No detail is left to chance. And while […]
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College Admissions Options range from comprehensive services that cover everything from start to finish, to assessments that focus on individual points of concern. Graduate Admissions Learn how to translate your prior experiences into effectively crafted personal essays and know which programs to target. Transfer Admissions Whether your college transcript reflects strong grades or […]
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 […]
Quick Guide to Fraternities and Sororities
You may be familiar with fraternities and sororities because you have a friend or relative who’s a member. Or maybe you’ve seen movies featuring “frat parties” or read about fraternities or sororities in the news. Between word-of-mouth from your friends and perceptions from the media, it can be difficult to make an informed decision about […]
Thinking about Pre-Law?
Many students interested in law want to know about pre-law programs in college. Pre-law is not a major, nor will it prepare you for the bar exam (which is required to practice law). It’s an advising program designed to help you prepare for law school. Pre-law advising will help you explore legal professions, and provide […]