Value of an Off-Site College Counselor
When parents ask, “My child has a college counselor at school, why do we need another one?” I answer, “Good …
Weathering the Wait: Countdown to College Notification Day
While some students have heard from schools, others are waiting the good wait until March or April. It’s hard to …
Dear College, I Love You: Supplemental Essay Tips
Dear College, I Love You. Sincerely, The Student of Your Dreams Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Though …
What Are Most College Essays Missing?
Q. What Are Most College Essays Missing? A. The V Word. What if I’m not good at showing my emotions? …
What Constitutes a “Good” Common Application Essay, Anyway?
A student just told me that he’d written a great essay for his Common Application. “Great?” I said. “That’s a …
The Importance of The Curated College List
The College Search Part 3: The Importance of The Curated College List | Curate (Middle English: from medieval Latin curatus, …
Are Application Boot Camps Beneficial?
The College Search Part 2: Are Application Boot Camps Beneficial? Many schools, local test prep centers or college counseling organizations …
When’s the Right Time to Start Looking at Colleges?
The School Search Part 1: When’s the “Right” Time to Start Looking at Colleges? Parents generally ask this question during …
Recycled Content: Same Essay, Different College Application
As with most questions pertaining to essay drafting, the answer to this one straddles the YES versus NO divide so …
Three Reminders Before Pressing “Submit” on Those College Applications
T’is the season! It goes without saying that your college applicant has shifted into high-gear right about now: homework, year-end …
College Application Essay Transitions
#collegeessaytransitions Moving Fluidly From Paragraph to Paragraph The beginning of the college application process marks the beginning of transitioning, from …
