College Application
Thank Teachers for Recommendation Letters
If you’re wondering how to thank your teachers for their letter of recommendation, here’s a tasty idea.
December 17, 2010
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College Application
Freshman Orientation Comes Eight Months Early
Facebook groups allow students to meet their future classmates eight months early.
December 16, 2010
College Application
Graduation Rates Fall at One-Third of 4-Year Colleges
Warning! Nearly half of all students who start college next fall will not graduate. Don’t let yourself become a statistic.
December 7, 2010
College Profile
Holiday Music Concerts on Campus
I received a message from Lawrence University today with a musical holiday greeting. It’s the Lawrence University Orchestra playing a very un-Christmas-like tune (Hoedown, by
December 6, 2010
College Admissions
Creating a Major
I often work with students who really have no idea what they want to major in when they enter college. We will do career assessments,
December 1, 2010
College Application
Additional Information Essays
What should you write in the additional information section of an application? Why is it important for colleges to know personal information about an applicant?
November 26, 2010
College Application
Why College Essays Are Essential
Why are difficult supplemental essays required by so many top flight colleges in the US? Robert Sternberg tells all!
November 23, 2010
College Application
To Play or Not to Play: College Sports and Academics
I am of two minds when my students consider playing sports in college. Those recruited and hoping to continue following their athletic passion can surely
November 22, 2010
College Application +
Community College and PSEO Classes
For students who want to both save money and prepare for college success, consider taking college classes while still in high school. You may even get into Harvard (or at…
November 20, 2010