Blog Posts | College Application Advice

Course Selection

Spring semester is time to start thinking about what courses you’ll be taking next year. One of the most important components of the college application process is your high school curriculum. In fact, the courses you take in high school can be as important as your grades in those courses. With that in mind, no […]

How to Ask Questions

No matter where you are in the college application process – about to get your admissions decisions, or at the very beginning of your college search – you will have questions. Whether in person or via e-mail, admissions counselors always appreciate when a student communicates well. As you make your way through your college search, […]

How to Handle Admissions Decisions

You’ve put a lot of effort into your applications, and hopefully you’re hearing good news from colleges. That said, you’re likely receiving a mix of decisions from a variety of schools. Here’s some advice on how to get through the coming weeks, as the college application process begins to wind down. 1) Celebrate your acceptances! […]

Fall Advice for Rising Sophomores

You’ve made it through your first year of high school! As you begin thinking ahead to college, here’s a helpful guide for the fall of your sophomore year. Make sure your fall schedule is finalized. Are you taking all of the required courses? Are you in the honors (or even AP) level classes you wanted? […]

What to Expect at Admitted Student Events

When weighing your college options this spring, one of the most effective ways to decide which school to attend is to pay them a visit. It may have been several months, or even a year, since you last visited any colleges. Visiting again will help refresh your memory, perceptions, and feelings about the schools you […]

Beginning the College Search

Spring semester of junior year is a great time to begin your college search, if you haven’t done so already. Follow our Expert Admissions advice to help you get started! 1) Do some self reflection. Building the list is one of the most important pieces of the college search process. You want to find colleges […]

Deferred Early Applications?

You may have recently received a defer decision from one of your early application colleges, and you might be wondering what that means, and what you can do about it. This blog post should clear a few things up, and help you plan for the future. What does it mean that my application was deferred? […]

Fall Advice for Rising Freshmen

If you’re a rising freshman in high school, there are some things you can do now to be confident and ready to apply to college come senior year. Familiarize yourself with the course offerings at your high school. High schools can offer a variety of course options, including IB or AP, honors or advanced, and […]