June 28, 2023
Q: Should I take easy courses to get a high GPA or take harder courses and risk watching my average tumble? A: Admissions officers reward risk takers.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
College bound? Here is a college timeline for freshmen in high school to get them prepared for college admission down the road.