College Application
What is the Common App?
Familiarize yourself with the Common App over the next few months so you are ready to get started when it goes live August 1.
May 21, 2025
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College Admissions
Is Your Kid Cut Out For College? Take this quiz:
Here are a few quick questions to ask yourself to help you decide is your kid cut out for college. Ready for the rigors of
April 30, 2025
College Application
The Value of Participating in an Honors Program
Did you apply for an honors program? Are you trying to decide if it is worth participating? Read more to learn about the benefits of joining an honors program.
March 20, 2025
College Admissions
Is a Particular College a Suitcase School? Here’s How to Find Out
A NY Times article mentions that according to a survey by the Higher Education Research Institute at the UCLA, 39% of first-year students at less selective
March 4, 2025
College Admissions
Planning Your College Visit
This is the first in a series of tips to help you plan your campus visits.
February 17, 2025
College Application
What Classes Should You Take in 12th Grade?
High school juniors: As you put together your 12th grade class schedule, please keep in mind that colleges want to see you continue to challenge yourself with appropriate course rigor.
February 3, 2025
College Admissions
College Admissions Guide for High School
Follow this grade-by-grade college admissions guide for high school to keep you on track to get accepted to the college of your dreams.
January 28, 2025
College Admissions
College Admission Tips for 9th Grade
College admission tips for 9th grade: High school freshman should focus on grades and extracurriculars to set themselves up for success down the road.
January 20, 2025
College Admissions
College Admissions Advice for 10th Grade
College admissions advice for 10th grade: Here is where to focus entering your second semester of sophomore year to position yourself for application success.
January 14, 2025