college admissions

The Importance of the College List

The Importance of the College List

Building a college list the student ‘loves’ and a balanced list is more important than ever. While it may be difficult to convince some students to add a few colleges they don’t consider ‘top’ or colleges they may not have heard of before, it is important to open their eyes to the options available to them. When I work with my students, I strive to help them create a list which goes beyond the obvious.

Tips to get your Essays Started

Tips to get your Essays Started

The college application essay has long been a valuable part of the admissions review process. Right behind academic performance which includes grades, rigor of curriculum and test scores, the essay(s) continue to be important. While this importance varies by the college you apply to, it is typically given more attention by private colleges. With many colleges becoming Test-Optional for the 2020-21 application cycle and beyond, the essay will most likely get more attention than in previous years.

How to Research Colleges During a Pandemic

While much of this advice applies to researching schools any other time as well, it is particularly important for today’s students to understand the many ways they can learn about schools of interest outside of an official tour.