While most people think of the Dog Days of Summer as the hot and steamy time of the year when life slows down and people go on vacation, those of us in the college admissions business see it as a time of renewed energy and excitement. Each year, the Common Application closes down at the […]
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Post-Covid Summer Experiences that Strengthen Your College Application
Summer vacation is just around the corner, and spending time at the beach or at a family lakehouse tops the list of what most teenagers want to do now that Covid restrictions are finally easing up. But, at the end of the summer, it’s important to look back and realize you’ve actually DONE something during […]
Engineering Majors
Are you a problem solver? Do you like to see how things work? Then being an engineer may be the career for you! Engineers use science and math to find creative solutions to real-world problems. Having a strong aptitude in math and physics is a must for all engineers, and many college engineering programs value […]
Virtually Build A College List: A How-To
Searching for Colleges During the Covid-19 Pandemic Just because college campuses are closed to visitors does not mean students shouldn’t be diligent in researching schools and learning about what schools may interest them. Juniors, let’s use this time wisely to utilize different resources to “cast a wider net” in the ways you virtually explore colleges […]
SURVEY: WHAT COLLEGES ARE LOOKING FOR IN APPLICANTS
Each year, the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) releases a member survey, “What Colleges Look for in High School Students,” and the news for 2020 is out! Topping the list of criteria (#1 for a few years) is taking a rigorous curriculum, followed by demonstrating achievement as reflected in grades and (#3) standardized test scores. […]
Finding Your Voice
We talk about finding “voice” as you write your college essays. But what is your voice, exactly? It is the sound of you. William Zinsser is one of the greatest writing gurus of all time and his book, On Writing Well is a classic. His chapter, “The Sound of Your Voice” is a good read. […]
