You’ve probably submitted the bulk of your Regular Decision applications by now and are just waiting for the spring so you can find out the results. You might also be wondering what you should be doing now that your applications are submitted. Be Patient. After you’re sure that all of the pieces of your application […]
Recommendation Letter Advice for Rising Juniors
Junior year of high school can be a pivotal year in the college application process. You’ll probably take the SAT or ACT for the first time, begin searching for colleges, and go on your first college visits. In addition to these college application milestones, junior year is also an ideal time to identify which teachers […]
Regular Decision Follow-Up
If you submitted any Regular Decision applications, congratulations! You can breathe a little easier now that you’re done with your essays and applications. However, before settling in to wait for your admissions decisions in the spring, you’ll want to be sure you follow-up and confirm that your application is complete and that everything is in […]
The Overflowing Mail(in)box
Some colleges are sending mail to prospective applicants as early as freshman and sophomore year of high school. So…what to do when your inbox and mailbox start to overflow? You may be flattered that colleges are targeting you by sending posters, view books, e-mails, and letters. But it’s important to remember that these […]
Tips for Transfer Applicants
Ideally, students are happy and settled at the college they’ve chosen to attend. However, there are many reasons students choose to transfer. Sometimes, the school they chose just isn’t what they expected, or maybe they’ve discovered a passion for a subject not offered at their current school. No matter the reasons, if you’re planning to […]
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 […]
Common Application Shut Down 2014
The Common Application will be temporarily shutting down on July 23. At that time, all existing Common Application accounts and personal information will be erased. The Common Application will then re-open on August 1 for the 2014-2015 application cycle. In anticipation of the shut-down, if you already have an account and plan to apply this […]
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 […]