Since 2020 the role that standardized testing plays in admissions has shifted dramatically. Covid and attention to the socio-economic fairness of standardized testing precipitated colleges choosing test-optional admissions; the California college system actually embraced test-blind admissions. The nuances of these changes, college to college, are important to consider as a student crafts his applications to […]
Pedal to the Metal
After the intense activity around and attention to the details in applications, essays and college deadlines this past month, the inclination may be to sit back, smile with satisfaction, and relax. After all, aren’t you more or less on the finish line? For high school seniors, especially, this is actually the time to be putting […]
Hit the Road!
Windows down, music blasting, snacks at the ready… There’s nothing better than a summer road trip! So go ahead… jump in the car and go visit some college campuses! With colleges being closed to visitors for the past year and a half, high school students have not been able to experience the benefits of visiting […]
Dog Days of Summer
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 […]
Narrowing Your List
Last month’s newsletter discussed expanding your college list by having the courage and an open mind to explore different schools and programs that maybe you hadn’t considered before. This month, we’d like to talk about narrowing down your choices by focusing on the criteria that really matter to you. We’d like you to go beyond […]
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 […]
