Let’s Talk About Application Lists
There’s a new trend in college application lists recently, and I don’t think it’s a positive one. It can be avoided with some “homework.”
My 5 Favorite College Campuses
Here are 5 of my personal favorite college campuses and 3 Honorable Mentions, of the ones I’ve visited in-person.
College Admission Outcomes: A Case Study
Here are the college admission outcomes of one highly qualified college applicant who was looking for institutional merit aid
Should Students Consider a Liberal Arts College?
There are lots of misconceptions about liberal arts colleges. Here are 7 things to know as you consider a liberal arts college for your teen.
The Ivy League Academic Index and Student Athletes
Wondering if athletics might give your student the edge they need to get into an Ivy? It’s time to learn about the Ivy league academic index.
Reasons for Families to Consider Community College
There are many reasons that families consider community college for a student’s first step after high school. Pros, cons, and considerations.
3 Ways to Kick Off the College Search Conversation
The earlier you start having the college search conversation with your student, the less stressful the entire college admissions experience is likely to be.
U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings Considerations
The annual US News Best Colleges edition is out. Here is how they compile the list – along with some important considerations for your own student.
Bachelor of Science vs Bachelor of Arts – Is One Better?
As your student considers colleges for their list, they are likely also looking at what majors those colleges have that are of interest to them. And once they begin to dig a little deeper, they may note that sometimes, they’ve also got to consider whether they prefer a Bachelor of Science vs Bachelors of Arts…
Which College Size is Best? Small, Medium or Large?
It is true that college size matters. A small college feels very different than a college in the large category. And sometimes, students hope that they can have the best of both worlds at a medium-sized school. Before going into more detail, it’s important to break down the numbers for each size, for comparison. Small…