The Schools are coming! The Schools are coming! Attending info sessions can help students learn about colleges and, as importantly, will enable colleges to learn about their interest. To find out about upcoming info sessions, students should visit the websites of the schools they are interested in, and fill out the online forms to receive…
More and more admissions officers are looking at social-networking sites to evaluate applicants. Make sure what your student has posted won’t negatively affect any views. Some college admissions officers said they had rejected students because of what they had seen and/or read on Internet sites like Facebook or personal blog pages. Here are…
Most high school students look forward to winter break as a welcome break. High school life is busy and stressful with classes, study time, activities, and friends. While students do deserve some rest time, they should not let opportunity pass them by either. Winter break = A little extra time to get ahead on a…
The holiday season is in full swing, and with it, the quest for the perfect gift. Rather than spend time in a crowded shopping mall or scouring the options from countless online retailers, give a gift that will make a real difference in the life of someone you love. A college advisor can give students…
Sophomores: graduation may seem a long way off, but you’re permanent record is being written now. Colleges will be looking at how you spent this year. THE SOPHOMORE MID-YEAR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST Work on Your Academic Performance Now is the time to work hard. Set the goal of moving up an academic level in your…