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…
Today we’re talking about middle school. The perfect time to start college planning! Starting the process now, before high school, will make the process easier. There is less pressure and the more time you have to prepare for the admissions process, the better. In middle school, the focus is different than it will be in…
Don’t fall for a scholarship or “conference” scam. Scam organizations can get your name based on PSAT contact information that was shared or other college-oriented companies with whom you may have shared information. If you receive something in the mail offering you a scholarship or says you’ve been chosen to attend a seminar or program,…
An important part of being the parent of a high school student is keeping your student motivated. Yes, a teenager should be self-motivated, but in the real world, more often they’re not. Self-motivated students are, in fact, extremely rare. However, you can get your student moving with much less nagging. Here are some ways to…
When it comes to college admissions, a student’s grades, course rigor, and test scores are always the most important factors of consideration. But of course, a student’s extracurricular activities can really differentiate an application. Activities let schools know what a student is interested in. More importantly, extracurricular activities can (and should) show a student’s leadership,…