Virtual college tours really took off a couple of years ago when it became difficult for potential students to visit colleges. And now, I think it’s safe to say that it has almost become a standard part of the college search for many families. Doing a campus virtual tour can be a great…
Two weeks ago, which now seems like a year ago, I wrote about the preliminary anticipated impact of Covid-19 on college admissions. Since then, there have been daily developments and the picture has become much clearer. So I thought it was time to check back in here and attempt a round-up of what we now…
As we are currently immersed 24/7 in news about COVID-19 here in the United States, I considered whether anyone could stand to read one more word about it. But, I also know that the families I work with have questions about coronavirus and college admissions impacts. And, as I sit in my home like many…
I have been waiting for more than a month for a story about this test to hit outside of college counseling circles, but I still haven’t seen it anywhere. I have spoken to my clients that may be affected, but wanted to share this information more widely for all families. There were significantly lower scores…
So, you’re starting the college search process. And now you’ve discovered that there is going to be a lot more to this experience than you expected. And today, it’s possible that I’m going to add in another factor you had not considered – college student engagement. It matters. And fortunately, there is a report, the…
The “brag sheet” is important to getting strong letters of recommendation for college applications. Find out what it is and why it’s important!
It’s nothing new for college students to study abroad. But, usually, American students only go for short terms, ranging from several weeks to a full semester. In fact, the number of students studying abroad for a year or less has been increasing rapidly – the number went up over 6%, to 341,751, in just two…
I’m going to violate every rule about writing and just answer the question in the title in the first sentence: No. Chances are, somewhere deep inside, you already knew that though. But, college is a huge investment and parents are rightfully concerned that maybe attending a college with big name recognition is the best way…
According to the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, colleges are using waitlists more than ever before. Between the Fall of 2017 and fall of 2018, the number of students put on a college waitlist increased by 18%. And 43% of institutions reported using a waitlist. Let’s talk about exactly what that means and how…
If you are like most people, your answer to the question in the title is “Not much” or even “Nothing.” But, your teen’s high school profile is a factor in college admissions, even if it isn’t often discussed. High school profiles give context to admissions departments when they are reviewing your child’s college applications. It…