College Application Checklist for Second Semester Seniors
Happy New Year! I hope that 2014 is off to a great start for all of you. While we wait for Regular Decision news to arrive this [...]
College Application Checklist for Seniors: What You Should Do Before Winter Break
I wanted to share a few reminders for all of us to keep in mind as school wraps up before the holiday break next week! 1) Confirm [...]
Preparing for Early Action & Early Decision News
As many of you know, December is the time when most Early Action and Early Decision Round I application news arrives. Some families have already received decision [...]
Next Steps to Take After Early Decision/Early Action Deadlines
As we approach the last of the Round 1 ED/EA deadlines on November 15, we need to switch gears from focusing on early applications to work that [...]
Reducing Students’ Anxiety in the College Application Process
As many of us know by now, the college admission process is very stressful for students and families. In fact, this is probably an understatement! Speaking as [...]
5 Tips to Ace Your College Interview
As the leaves change color and pumpkins start adorning doorsteps, college interview dates begin filling our calendars. I often find that students feel anxious before college interviews, [...]
Submitting Your Common Application
Given that the November 1 application deadline is quickly approaching, students have begun submitting Early Decision and Early Action applications using the online Common Application. As many [...]
Checklist for Early Decision & Early Action Applications
It's hard to believe that we are already in mid October with the 1st set of application deadlines arriving 3 weeks from today! Many students are applying [...]
Redefining the Day: How to Reduce Test Anxiety When Taking the SAT
Many high school seniors will be taking the first SAT exam of the year in less than two weeks. While some students may easily ace standardized tests, [...]
What Matters Most in College Admission
In a recent e-mail newsletter to our clients and colleagues, we shared the article below and referenced a NACAC chart that clarifies what matters most in college [...]
