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Despite unusually low acceptance rates at top colleges, including those in the Ivy League, our students gained admission to Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, the University of Pennsylvania, Brown, Georgetown, NYU and Colgate, among others.

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted several significant changes to college admissions. Only time will tell if they are just temporary or permanent – but we are certain at least some of these new trends are here to stay.

The college admissions process is changing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what students need to know about applying to college this year.

Due to the continued restrictions in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, junior students are likely wondering what this means for the college admissions process. Though the outbreak of COVID-19 has certainly posed challenges and required amendments to the way colleges admit new students, the good news is that students do not need […]

If you plan to apply to college in the fall, this summer is the time to begin preparing for your applications. Here’s our 5-step checklist for how to get accepted into your dream school.

These four signs will help you know whether or not a college counseling company is legitimate.

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 […]