Resources for the Admissions Process Archives - College Initiative https://collegeinitiative.net/resources-for-the-admissions-process/ Helping families to successfully navigate the college admissions process Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:23:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://collegeinitiative.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-logoSQUARE-02-e1683223180849-32x32.png Resources for the Admissions Process Archives - College Initiative https://collegeinitiative.net/resources-for-the-admissions-process/ 32 32 A College Admissions Consultant’s 7 Pet Peeves – and Strategies for Better Navigating Them https://collegeinitiative.net/2026/04/15/college-admission-consultants-7-pet-peeves/ https://collegeinitiative.net/2026/04/15/college-admission-consultants-7-pet-peeves/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:08:19 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=3486 Working with college applicants and their families, a college admissions consultant experiences some common pet peeves each admissions cycle. Here are some positive strategies to deal with them.

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]]> https://collegeinitiative.net/2026/04/15/college-admission-consultants-7-pet-peeves/feed/ 0 How to Create a Personalized Spreadsheet for College Decisions https://collegeinitiative.net/2026/01/30/spreadsheet-for-college-decisions/ https://collegeinitiative.net/2026/01/30/spreadsheet-for-college-decisions/#comments Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:01:25 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=3467 There are generic templates availabile, but a spreadsheet for college decisions is best created for your teen's own priorities. 

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]]> https://collegeinitiative.net/2026/01/30/spreadsheet-for-college-decisions/feed/ 1 Cost of Attendance and Other Confusing College Admission Terms https://collegeinitiative.net/2022/12/01/confusing-college-admission-terms/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:47:06 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=2731 It is absolutely essential that parents understand confusing college admission terms before allowing their student to commit to a college

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]]> What is a College Likely Letter? https://collegeinitiative.net/2021/11/22/college-likely-letter/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:17:44 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=2517 What is a college "likely letter" and who is likely to get one of them? What does it mean if you don't receive one?

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]]> Best Resources for College Admission https://collegeinitiative.net/2021/08/12/resources-for-college-admission/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:46:18 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=2459 Obviously, I like to think that my own website is the best resource for anything college admissions-related.  And, I promise there is a lot of information here.  But, in practice, families doing a college search often need even more information.  And, they often want different information at different times throughout the admissions experience. And, there...

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]]> Is It Worth Hiring a College Admissions Consultant? https://collegeinitiative.net/2021/01/13/college-admissions-consulting/ Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:17:44 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=2271 My answer to the question in the title may surprise you.  Of course I think a college admissions consultant brings value.  But my answer to the question about whether it’s worth hiring one is — it depends!  Whether or not college admissions consulting services are right for your family depends on things ranging from your...

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]]> An Overview of the Grad School Application Process https://collegeinitiative.net/2021/01/12/grad-school-application-process/ Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:58:59 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=2261 I’ve recently begun getting lots of questions about the grad school application process.  Repeatedly, students are surprised when I explain what they need to consider and what actions they need to take to apply.  While there are some similarities to the undergraduate application process, applying to graduate school has some important differences.  Generally, it’s a...

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]]> After the College Early Admission Result: What Next? https://collegeinitiative.net/2020/12/04/early-admission-result/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:17:51 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=2220 After your student receives their early admission result, there are a few steps that families need to take, no matter the result.

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]]> Is It a Good Time to Consider a Gap Year? https://collegeinitiative.net/2020/04/22/consider-a-gap-year/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:20:14 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=1995 (Updated 2/21) The class of 2020 had a difficult and disappointing end to their senior year.  And so far, the class of 2021 has not fared any better.  The disappointing senior years have left families wondering whether maybe their students should consider a gap year?  Last year, the idea was so prevalent that juniors were...

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]]> Considering Some Virtual College Tours? Here Are Some Options https://collegeinitiative.net/2020/04/02/virtual-college-tours/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:26:24 +0000 https://collegeinitiative.net/?p=1962 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...

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