Author: Andrea Aronson

Extracurricular Activities and Covid-19: Get Creative!

May 2, 2020 No Comments

Stuck. Bored. Stir-crazy. Those are some of the sentiments we are hearing from our students. Without the ability to go out into the world, attend

College Admissions and COVID-19: Don’t Panic

March 28, 2020 No Comments

College admissions and COVID-19. A combination to make you sick with worry. But don’t panic. Keep calm. Read this article.

Alumni Interview Dos and Don’ts

December 12, 2019 No Comments

The college interview can be an intimidating experience. Andrea Aronson, a seasoned alumni interviewer, provides some inside tips on how you can make your interviews a success.

My Top Websites for Financial Aid Information

December 10, 2019 No Comments

Need to understand the sometimes murky world of financial aid? Here’s an invaluable list of websites that can help you out!

What the Heck Is Restrictive Early Action? A Review Of Application Deadline Options

October 1, 2019 No Comments

Just when you thought you had figured out the rules around your college application submissions, along comes Single Choice Early Action (aka Restrictive Early Action). Read on to find out about all your application submission options from Early to Rolling to Regular Decision.

Is It "Easier" to Get In If You Apply Early Decision?

May 13, 2018 No Comments

Everyone wants to do whatever they can to get into the college of their choice. Does applying Early Decision actually help the cause?

Does Applying for Financial Aid Hurt My College Admissions Chances?

February 3, 2018 No Comments

New Jersey Educational Consultant gives her take on the relationship between applying for financial aid and getting accepted to college. Should you check that “YES” box for financial aid or not?