
Is It “Easier” to Get In If You Apply Early Decision?
Everyone wants to do whatever they can to get into the college of their choice. Does applying Early Decision actually help the cause?
Everyone wants to do whatever they can to get into the college of their choice. Does applying Early Decision actually help the cause?
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?
One of the new Common Application prompts asks you to recount a time in which you failed. This essay requires that you show both humility and maturity.
Mark offers expert college essay advice. Here he dissects the Common Application prompt focused on an accomplishment, event, or realization that led to personal growth.
The college admissions process can be filled with uncertainty. One source of information that can help reduce the uncertainty — in some respects — are
Campus food: it’s not just a lunch lady wearing a hairnet anymore. Check out what campuses across the country are doing to entice students to eat in the dining halls.
How do your beliefs and ideas shape who you are as a person? The Common Application prompt that focuses on how those beliefs or ideas were challenged can reveal a lot about you. This article will help you write a reflective Common App essay about a belief or idea.
Sitting in on a college class is a great way to learn more about the academic environment on a college campus. Here are a few recommendations.
When making up their class schedule for senior year, juniors are often tempted to decrease their load. Not a good idea. Read this article to help you think about the importance of your senior year courses.
Do you dream of studying in the United States? Are you Brazilian? This guide will help you understand the American higher education system and provide
What really looks good on a college application? Fancy summer programs? You’d be surprised…
How many applications is the magic number to submit for admission? Many experts come up with a formula to answer this question. I hear counselors say something like this all the time: 3 “stretches”, 5 “targets,” and 2 “safeties.” But the number of applications depends entirely on who you are and what you want. If you think things through carefully, perhaps you will need to apply to only one!