Last week some students learned a lesson the hard way. They had their acceptances from Harvard rescinded. This means students who worked long and hard to get into a top Ivy League school – and were accepted – were disinvited. Why were offers withdrawn? They posted senseless, injudicious comments and memes on social media. According…
Thousands of students are graduating from college this month – proof that the college admissions process has a satisfying ending. At their graduation ceremonies, business leaders, journalists, politicians and celebrities took to the stage as commencement speakers. Here are some of, what we consider, the best. Joe Biden, Colby College Former Vice President Joe…
Starting early on your college plan will ensure that you’re on the right track before it’s time to apply. The earlier you start, the better you can maximize your chances of getting into your target schools. Summer is a great time to work on your strategy with a college advisor. Once school starts in the…
One of the most important parts of your college applications isn’t even written by you, and that’s the letter of recommendation. Most private colleges want one counselor and one or two teacher recommendations. Juniors, now is a good time to start asking for those letters of recommendation, when you are still fresh in your teacher’s…
Parents, you are in for a surprise if you think college admissions is anything like you experienced it. The whole process has changed. Colleges are more selective and students are more competitive. Unsurprisingly, the Internet has led to big changes in the approach. To fill you in, these are the issues we find ourselves addressing…