
Common App Essay: Choose Your Own Topic
Not sure what to write about for your Common Application college essay? Never fear: you can write about virtually anything–as long as your essay contains fundamental elements. Read Mark’s tips here.

Not sure what to write about for your Common Application college essay? Never fear: you can write about virtually anything–as long as your essay contains fundamental elements. Read Mark’s tips here.

College bound? Here is a college timeline for freshmen in high school to get them prepared for college admission down the road.

Campus visit are important. Parents and students these tips in mind for making campus tours as productive and fun as possible.

You are not admitted or denied admission to your favorite college. You were deferred. What now? Read this post by an expert college admissions consultant on what to do if your application is deferred.

The College of Wooster is a fantastic liberal arts college in a small town in Ohio. It’s a place that trains scholars–even students who are not scholars in high school. Wooster still requires a culminating research experience at the end of the four year Bachelors degree as a way to bring together everything one has learned.
Visiting a college is a good way to get a measure of the friendliness of a campus. Wooster gave me personalized attention when I arrived–even at 4:15 on a Friday afternoon in August.
If you want personalized attention and advice in choosing a college that is right for you, you might want to consult Montgomery Educational Consulting for some great college advice.

Summer vacation is the perfect time to do a little career exploration. High school students who are looking ahead towards the college admissions process, should also start thinking about potential college majors. Looking into different career options is a great way to help narrow down your interests.

Is the high cost of college tuition worth it? This depends on a lot of factors that families must take into consideration when choosing colleges.

Study Abroad in college has become, for many, an essential part of the university experience. Study abroad programs can be

If a college goes test optional, will it increase diversity? Announcements from admissions indicate that it might. But announcements to diversify the applicant pool are not the same as changes to the complexion of the campus community. Let’s see what happens.

Financial aid planning for high school seniors is vital. Students and parents must work together to ensure that college is affordable. Read this guide.

Email etiquette and the college application process. It’s important. Email is still a primary form of communication, and you need to learn how to use it well.

What is the timeline for college admissions for a 10th grader? How does a high school sophomore prepare for selective college admission. This post helps 10th graders prepare for college.