As students and their families organize themselves to visit college campuses, they usually focus on itineraries, on reserving hotel rooms, and on scheduling those campus tours. Only a few, however, consider direct contact with professors during the visit. Why would a visit with a professor be important?
Colleges value extracurricular activities in the admissions process. But they value good grades even more.
How should you tackle that short essay about your favorite activity on the Common Application?
Get the inside scoop on the types of questions that you might be asked during your college interview.
The Common App essay is the most important way to stand out in the college application process. Writing it may be easier than you think. Check out this comprehensive guide.
This is the time of year when I get calls from parents and students asking whether they should apply to college via early decision vs
The community essay for the Common App is an important, if common, supplemental prompt on college applications. It can be hard to write, but these tips help make it a breeze.
We get a lot of comments and questions about college counseling from our contact form on our website. Many are about my services, some are
The prospect of college is exciting and overwhelming at the same time. This is the first in a series of posts that will help you avoid some basic mistakes when choosing where to apply and attend. Read on to find out how the cost of college should be on your radar right from the beginning.
Great College Essays start with great topics. Here Mark decodes the Common Application prompt that focuses on an interest that you find particularly captivating.
Writing your Common App essay about your background, identity, interest, or talent is a great way to stand out from the crowd–if you zero in on what the essay prompt is really asking you. Exercise care in choosing to write on Common App Essay Prompt 1. If you fully understand what the prompt is asking, you’ll be better able to write a fantastic Common App essay that can help you shine in the admissions office.
Spring college fairs are here. Read these five tips for making the most of your college fair experience.
