Find a Good College Fit: Academics
June 24, 2023
Find the Right Fit: Start with Academics Finding the right college fit is tough. About as tough as finding a good pair of shoes. I
Find the Right Fit: Start with Academics Finding the right college fit is tough. About as tough as finding a good pair of shoes. I
Get answers to the 10 most often questions about how to get into college. What are the most important aspects of the college admission process that you should master?
What can you do with a major in philosophy? Many question the value of studying philosophy or the liberal arts in general. The reality is that a philosophy major gives you the skills and habits of mind to be successful in just about any profession.
Get the Most from Campus Visits As you plan the general goals of your campus visits, plan the logistics, take the tour, listen to the
How to Choose a Major Today a client and I had a long conversation about how to report her intended college major on her applications.
Financial aid planning for high school seniors is vital. Students and parents must work together to ensure that college is affordable. Read this guide.
Which is better, community college or university? A student who has done both tackles this question from her own perspective as a student at both Tufts University and Montgomery County Community College. It’s a very interesting and personal story you’ll want to read.
How do you get great teacher recommendation letters in Covid? How can you ensure that teachers present you in the best possible light when they usually see you in your jammies on Zoom? Read these tips from a college admissions expert on how to impress your teacher and get great recommendation letters for college.
Hooray! The SAT2 Subject Tests are dead! But what does this news really mean for admission to highly selective colleges like the Ivy League? What will it mean for the colleges, for high schools, and for the College Board? A top college admission advisor prognosticates.
Student debt in the US weighs down young people as they chase their personal & professional dreams. A college admissions consultant shares his tips for families to help them stay out of debt and find colleges that won’t break the bank…and will create future opportunity for students.
How do you build a relationship with teachers when you never see them in person? Covid complicates the process of getting a great teacher letter of recommendation. Read these tips for how to manage the weird world of online school.
What does “test optional” mean in college admissions, and how is it different from “test blind”? How should students and families decide whether to send scores or not? A college admissions consultant clarifies these policies and argues that most colleges still want your test scores–as long as they are really good. So take the tests. And get a really good score.