College Admissions Planning for High School Juniors
How should high school juniors begin preparing for college admissions? This article outlines what juniors can do to kickstart the college admissions process.
How should high school juniors begin preparing for college admissions? This article outlines what juniors can do to kickstart the college admissions process.
Educational consultant Mark Montgomery describes the mission of a liberal arts education: to prepare the student not for a job, but for the world at large.
IB, AP, and dual enrollment: which is better for admission to top colleges and universities in the United States. An admissions expert shares his views.
As high school ends and college approaches, many students ask, “should I take a gap year?”. We believe that a gap year has many benefits, and colleges and universities are supportive of students who choose to take a gap year. This post provides practical advice on how to craft your gap year while staying on track for college.
Good communication with admissions counselors can make or break it for some students. Know when to make the right moves and how to avoid stepping on toes.
When is the best time to go see colleges? Unfortunately, it is not during the upcoming holiday breaks.
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
One of the best ways to learn about a college is to talk to a college admissions counselor. That person represents the college and is responsible for communicating everything about the college to you–the prospective applicant. How do you take best advantage of this opportunity? What are the questions to ask a college admissions counselor? An expert college advisor provides a comprehensive list of questions that will help you get the most out of the conversations.
If my grades are bad, can I still go to college? The short answer is yes. I’ve worked with a number of students who had
Student loan debt does not always create opportunity. And yet most parents believe that somehow they will magically find a way to pay for college. We’d rather believe in Santa than address the problem head-on.