There’s a lot of talk about college fit and finding the right college.  But how do you sift through all of the suggestions you receive and the overload of information on the internet and elsewhere to find a group of schools that are a “good fit” for you?  And why is it important to think […]

We all know that colleges care about your grades and academic record when you’re applying to college, but you may be wondering what exactly they’re looking for. It’s more than just your GPA.  When evaluating your academic performance “by the numbers,” colleges care about so much more than just your final GPA.  As you know, […]

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 […]

If you are embarking on your college search, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the range of colleges and universities that are available.  Through the Common Application alone, you can apply to 456 schools.  There are over 4000 colleges and universities in the United States.  To help you begin to narrow-down your search, here are […]

Students are usually asked to indicate a major or academic area of interest on their college applications. In some cases, you simply select an option from a drop-down list. In others, you might be asked to write a short essay about your preferred area of study and/or academic interest(s). It can be difficult to know […]

Getting put on a waitlist feels strange. You put so much effort into your application, all of this pressure and expectation builds up, and after all of that, you’re told you still have to wait. If you’ve been placed a waitlist, you might be wondering, “What’s next?” Every college has its own policy, so be […]

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 […]

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 […]