Trying to build a college application list can feel like having to find your keys in the dark. How do you know which direction to jump? And - horror of horrors - what happens if you inadvertently overlook the student's
When it comes to college admissions, the rigor of the student’s high school coursework matters. Understandably, admissions committees want students who challenge themselves and who demonstrate that they’re able to successfully navigate demanding classes. For that reason, school counselors –
Every spring, the spotlight shines on high school seniors’ college acceptance letters and on college seniors’ graduation days. Both are cause for celebration, but more attention should be paid to what happens during a student’s college years. All too often,
Top CEOs Didn’t Attend Elite Universities We’ve previously discussed reasons to resist the temptation of Ivy League schools, but here’s another: America’s top CEOs didn’t come from the Ivies. CNBC reports that only one of the CEOs of the top
Back in the day, many colleges made their admission decisions based largely on a calculation of GPAs and test scores – with a few letters of recommendation and a legacy or two thrown in. Today, most colleges boast about their
Whether your student is a senior with college applications on the horizon, or a junior who’s starting to cast the net, they – and you – may be overwhelmed. College Match, by Steven R. Antonoff, Ph.D. (2017, EDUconsultingMedia, ISBN 978-0692835388),
This school year is in the rearview mirror, and rising seniors are looking forward to a summer of sun, laughter, and friends. It’s time to tap the brakes. Before you know it, fall – and college application season – will
The Case for Optional College Admission Testing The ACT and SAT grind – doing test prep, registering for tests, and waiting with bated breath for the big score reveal – is simply too much for some students. Thankfully, there are
In the push to achieve, achieve, achieve, the importance of “rigor” is drilled into high school students (and their parents). According to many high school counselors, AP classes and AP tests are the golden ticket to that coveted weighted GPA,
A zillion different factors are at play when it comes to a student’s college choice. A college’s features play a role, such as whether a campus is in the city or the suburbs, whether or not it has an NCAA
