Should I take easy courses to get a high GPA, or take harder courses and risk watching my average tumble? Answer: take a risk. Admissions officers will reward you.
Find the Right Fit: Start with Academics Finding the right college fit is tough. About as tough as finding a
What is Need Blind Admission to College? Clients have asked me repeatedly to explain the relationship between the financial aid
Get answers to the 10 most often questions about how to get into college. What are the most important aspects of the college admission process that you should master?
How to get into college? The college application process can be confusing, and the vast majority of students applying to
What can you do with a major in philosophy? Many question the value of studying philosophy or the liberal arts in general. The reality is that a philosophy major gives you the skills and habits of mind to be successful in just about any profession.
Why major in music? Because it is great preparation for a career at Microsoft! Here Mark reviews a speech by Brian Pertl, Dean of the Conservatory of Music at Lawrence University.
Did you receive your PSAT scores? What do they mean? This blog post will debunk four common myths about the PSAT and you can learn how to take full advantage of the information provided with your score.
Any writer has to consider the audience for whom they are writing. Your college essay is no different. Think long and hard about how the admissions officer will approach the process of reading your personal statement. And then prepare to give that person a whiz-bang piece of prose.
Disclose Learning Differences on College Application…or Not? Nearly every week a student or two will ask me if they should
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.
