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With spring officially here, summertime is now, finally, just around the corner. For most students, the warmer weather signifies a break from studying and a chance to unwind. Although it’s true that the summer holidays are a good opportunity to recharge before another busy academic year, students should use their time outside the classroom to […]

It’s no secret that applying to college and university programs can be stressful, confusing and very time consuming. If you (or your child) are preparing to apply to college, you’ve probably wondered if it’s worth talking to someone who can help you navigate the process. Especially since experts have stated that 2017 was the hardest […]

Whether you submitted an early college application or are applying to the regular cycle, there may come a time when you need to prepare for an in-person interview. A few schools require that students partake in interviews, while many others give students the choice of meeting with an alumnus. When given the option, students should […]

Now that October is well underway, the most important thing for college applicants to consider is whether or not to submit an early application. And, equally important, whether to apply early decision or early action. In this article, I will review both the early decision and early action application options, weighing the pros and cons […]

In my last blog post, I provided students with four top tips for strengthening the written component of their college applications. I reviewed the purpose of the main admissions essay and how applicants can set themselves apart from the crowd. My most recent post on HuffPost discusses the best way to approach the supplemental essays […]

Almost every college application includes some sort of written component — an admissions essay, a personal statement or statement of purpose. Admissions offices evaluate these written statements to determine whether or not potential candidates would be a good fit for their school. Read on for my best tips for making an excellent impression with your […]

With the end of the school year approaching, now is a great time for high school students to think about summer activities that will add value to their college applications. As I recently reported on HuffPost, the good news is that you do not need to rely on a long list of expensive, grand gestures to […]

April 1st is the last day for colleges to release their admissions decisions for the Class of 2021. Many top colleges release their admissions decisions earlier, however. For example, MIT, UChicago, CalTech, and Georgia Tech are among the top colleges with earlier release dates for their freshman college admissions decisions. The Ivy League will be releasing […]

Over the past decade, acceptance rates fell by half at top colleges across the country. As many colleges receive an increase in applications each year (one college now breaking 100,000), this trend is likely to continue. What does this mean for you? If you are applying to college next year, this trend is important to consider. As colleges become […]

Recently, I reported that the Ivy League received a historic number of early applications—breaking admissions records. This resulted in six of the eight Ivy League colleges reporting record-low early acceptance rates. The increase in applications continued to the Regular Decision round, and it is expected that the Ivy League will again report lower acceptance rates from last […]