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Demonstrated Interest - An Important Part of College Admissions
Colleges consider many factors when deciding who to admit. GPA, extracurriculars and test scores are typically the most important…
Best Timing for Campus Visits
I’m a strong believer that visiting the campus is the best way to learn about a college. But with so many potential campuses to visit, when should you start? How many should you go to…
How to Start the College Exploration Process
As juniors are watching seniors get college acceptances, they may be feeling some anxiety about starting their own college exploration process…
College Admissions Decisions are Here - Now What?
Spring of senior year is an exciting, anxiety-ridden time for students waiting for college admissions decisions. Deferrals and non-admits are disappointing, seeing fellow students get accepted results in mixed feelings…
Career Services - The New Rock Wall
Once upon a time, it was all the rage for colleges to pour extra money into cool things like rock climbing walls and gourmet food services. But oh, how things have changed…
When To Begin College Planning
I went on campus tours while I was visibly pregnant with my daughter, and always got the same comment from parents: “Wow, you’re starting early!” They said it only half jokingly…
3 Great Reasons to Choose a College
When we help Juniors build their college lists, we talk a lot about priorities. "What are your top priorities for your undergrad years? What factors matter most to you?" And it's fascinating to see the range of responses we receive…