What Does Holistic College Admission Mean?
A holistic approach is not based solely on GPAs or test scores or other numerical data. So what does holistic college admission mean?
What is a College Likely Letter?
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?
The 8 Best Ways Parents Can Offer College Admissions Help
I’ve said before that not everyone needs to hire a college admissions consultant. I stand by that. The information you need to know is all out there (even on this website) for those families that want to save some money and are willing to do the work themselves. But sometimes, the challenge is actually that…
What Does It Take to Get Into an Ivy?
(And Other Super Selective Schools) Know that the information I’ll talk about in this article does not only apply to Ivy league colleges. It will be true for any college that accepts only a small percentage of applicants, Ivy or not. But, since the question in the title is, “What does it take to get…
The College Application Tips You Need: College Admission Counselors Answer Your Questions
Recently, I had the opportunity to ask questions of a couple of college admission counselors. I wanted to get the scoop about what they are really thinking as they read through applications from high school students. Originally, I was hoping to just pick up a few college application tips I could pass along to my…
Why Should You Invest in a Qualified Tuition Program?
If you’re the parent of a potentially college-bound child, chances are that you have spent more than a few minutes thinking about the best way to finance that dream. While I have written previously about how to understand how much college really costs, I have never written specifically about the best way to save for…
How to Write the Best College Admission Essay
I’ve written dozens of articles about college admission, ranging from beginning the college search to financial aid. I recently realized that for some reason, the one topic I have never written much about is this one – the college admission essay. Without a doubt, it’s the part of the application that students seem to dread…
The Impact of Covid-19 on College Admissions: An Update
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…
Is a College with Big Name Recognition Always the Best Choice?
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…
What Do You Know About High School Profiles?
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…