As colleges and the Common Application release statistics for this year’s applicant pool, we pay close attention, using this information in conjunction with our own experiences to inform our students and families. In summary, admit rates at the most competitive colleges hit new lows; merit aid at many colleges shifted to students who demonstrate need; […]
How Our Professional Development Impacts our Consulting
We are fortunate to belong to an international association of educational consultants, IECA, and we take advantage of conferences, sponsored tours, and the breadth of collegiality that this association affords. At our spring conference this May, we heard similar messages from a wide range of colleges. Some salient points include: Test-Optional Admissions This practice has […]
Take a Breather and Regroup
The sun feels warm upon your shoulders, and it’s time to start wearing flip-flops again! It’s not just the calendar saying Memorial Day is upon us. You can actually BELIEVE that summer is just around the corner! Seniors, you are donning your caps and gowns and celebrating your four years of high school. We are […]
What Does Your Resume Say About YOU?
Are you an artist and an activist or a researcher and a writer? The types of activities you choose to spend time on and include in your resume tell a great deal about your interests, strengths, and values. In a holistic admissions process (when a college considers more than simply grades and test scores), these […]
Letters of Recommendation-An Important Piece of the Admissions Puzzle
Teachers’ letters of recommendations have the power to influence an admissions decision. Although students do not usually read the finished product, they can definitely influence the messaging within these letters. First, choose teachers that have evidence of your strongest academic qualities. Perhaps you’ve breezed through English class, earning A’s easily. But has this teacher witnessed […]
Decision Day!
The day has been circled on the calendar for months… May 1st- National Decision Day. It’s time to celebrate your acceptances and finally choose the school where you will spend the next four years of your life! For some, that decision is easy, but for others, the hardest part of the college admissions process may […]
