Everybody makes mistakes, even colleges and universities. Check out Clark University’s Common App vocabulary problem. But remember, to err is human, to forgive divine!
Continue readingAre You Running the Race to Nowhere? Learn to Say NO
Are you too busy in high school? Do you feel you are running the race to nowhere? Learn to say “No.” In a nice way, of course.
Continue readingUniversal College Application Has Multimedia Capability
61 schools are on the list for this year’s Universal College Application. Check out the UCA and how it allows multimedia additions to your application!
Continue readingCollege Admission Humor in the Comics
So you don’t think the college admissions process is funny? Have a look at the comic in today’s newspaper!
Continue readingHow Do Colleges Evaluate Transcripts?
How will your transcript be evaluating? Learn the questions you should ask every college you are applying to about their transcript review process.
Continue readingThe Countdown to Early Decision College Acceptances
Any day now, students will begin to learn if they’ve gotten accepted early decision or early action to the college of their choice. It’s an exciting and nerve wracking time as students and parents wait to see what the colleges decide.
Continue readingWho to Blame for the Applications Arms Race? The Colleges (and US News)!
Colleges are getting more applications than ever before. Why? Because the colleges want you to think that they are more desirable than they really are. Most families are buying into the myth. But you should not!
Continue readingTips for Making a College List
Making your college list can be one of the most daunting aspects of the college application process. A US News and World Report article may provide some helpful tips.
Continue readingDon't Quit Your Day Job, Hire An Educational Consultant!
CNN ran a story that talked about moms putting their professional careers on-hold to help their children with the college application process. While these parents felt that becoming the “application manager” for their children was the best solution for their families, cutting down to one income may not be a viable option for every family.
A more reasonable option…hire an educational consultant. We will help your child compile a list of colleges that meet their abilities, interest and aspirations. We will also provide feedback on college essays, go over interview strategies, help them keep track of application deadlines and relieve some of the stress the college application process can have on the entire family. Contact us today for more information!
Katherine Price
Educational Consultant
College Admission is Getting Less Competitive?
Surprise! An article published on Inside Higher Ed discusses data released by the National Association for College and Admission Counseling that shows that the acceptance rate at four-year colleges has actually declined!
Is this good new for admission candidates? Well yes, but don’t get too excited. You still need to work hard on your applications!
Katherine Price
Educational Consultant