2020-2021 Common App Essay Prompts
UPDATE May 14, 2020 On May 12, the Common App announced a new COVID-19 question, which will appear on the 2020-2021 application. This optional essay will be located in the Additional Information section of the Common App. The COVID-19 question […]
Top Tips to Fight Coronavirus Stress
Post by: Mimi Doe The Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic is incredibly stressful for all of us in so many ways. For students, whose lives are turned upside down, they are unable to turn to friends to buffer their anxiety. Routines […]
Waitlisted? We’ve Got You
In the best of times, being waitlisted can feel like purgatory. The uncertainty, the confusion, and the added stress can make the final months of senior year challenging. In the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, being placed on the […]
When All Else Fails, Read a Book
As a world community, we are finding ourselves in a time of chaos and panic due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic racing across our globe. Be smart. Be vigilant. Be compassionate. Be understanding. Everyone reacts to fear in […]
Best Books of 2019
At this time of year, we often talk with students about course selection, standardized testing, and — surprising as it may seem — the importance of keeping up with their free reading. A well-developed reading habit not only makes students […]
Transfer Tips: Make the Most of Freshman Year
Are you working on your college transfer applications, or considering the transfer process? If so, you are not alone, and it’s not too late! Roughly 4 in 10 college students will transfer schools, sometimes more than once, in order to […]
Get Into Grad School With a Low Undergrad GPA
By: Dr. Kristen Willmott We are often asked “How can I fix my undergrad GPA?” by those considering grad school admissions consulting. How low is too low? What’s the cut off and why don’t more programs publish that? How holistic […]
Prestigious, Tuition-Free Summer Programs
As we’ve mentioned before, summer offers an opportunity not just for rest and relaxation, but also for intellectual exploration. College admissions officers want to admit active, enthusiastic learners, so they look carefully at how students spend their time away from […]
Top Tips If You’ve Been Deferred
As December slips by, many schools are releasing their Early Decision I and Early Action decisions. Psssst…. We have the most up to date release information here. For students who are accepted or rejected, these results are pretty clear-cut. Some […]
Writing Guidance for Winter Break
Most students think of winter break as a time to relax — sleeping in, visiting with family, enjoying eggnog, watching movies, and enjoying a stress-free holiday season. As we tell our students, however, winter break is also the perfect time […]
