At the heart of every college essay is a good story. Everyone loves a good story, but what are the elements that make it good. Reflecting on these elements can help you improve your essay and thus your chances of acceptance at your top choice university.
Continue readingThe Cardinal Rule for Writing a Perfect College Essay
What’s the most important rule for writing the perfect college essay for your college application? Check out Mark’s “cardinal rule”. And find out what a “cardinal rule” is, too boot!
Continue readingHow to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Transition to Adulthood
Mark’s final post in a series on essays explore the prompt in which students are asked to recount an incident that marks their transition from childhood to adulthood.
Continue readingAdmission Decisions: The Rejection Letter
So you were not admitted to your first choice college. What do you do now?
Continue readingAdmission Decision: The Waiting List
You have received your college application decision and you have been placed on the wait list. What does this mean and what should you do to follow up with the college?
Continue readingAdmission Decisions: The Acceptance Letter
So you have received decisions on your college applications. What’s next? Read this post regarding next steps for college acceptance letters.
Continue readingWhen Is Best Time to Visit a College Campus?
Mark explains why the dead of winter can be absolutely the best time to see a school as students experience it. And you get a better idea of how students interact–and cope with the weather. Winter can be fun!
Continue readingLiberal Arts + Music Conservatory = Lawrence University
Mark recently visited Lawrence University (in the dead of winter) and found it to be a very warm and inviting place–providing an outstanding education in the liberal arts and music.
Continue readingBest Value in Public Colleges
What do college ranking mean? Katherine Price provides insights into Kiplinger’s recent publication of Best Values in Public Education. What will be valuable to you in your college experience?
Continue readingApplying to USC? Make Sure You Have a Balanced College List
Is USC going to be as competitive as it was last year? Watch Katherine’s video to learn more about what she found out on a recent visit.
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