The “Why Us?” Essay
This is the biggest issue I run into with students. They would be “honored” to go to a school because it has “hundreds of courses, an [inser
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4 Strategies to Improve your Chances in College Admissions…Without Breaking the Law
As the college admissions scandal has made clear over the past week, the anxiety, stress, and competition of college admissions can make
What I Hate About College Admissions
I recently read an article about pushback to adding a Health course for a high school that some of my students attend. As a mom and IEC
Resilience in College Admissions
After coming back from a very insightful IECA Conference in Los Angeles where I had the opportunity to speak and learn from college admissio
Extracurricular Activities - How many? What ones? Why do them?
These are the questions that I often get peppered with from my students. Whether you're just staring out as a freshman or trying to round
Letters of Recommendation: Who, When and How
While many people focus on prepping for the SATs and/or ACTs and essays, a critical part of the college application gets overlooked: letters
How to Pick Classes in High School
It's time to pick classes for next year. Depending on what grade you are in, you may have different questions. Let's tackle some common scen
What if I’m Accepted? Deferred? Waitlisted? Rejected?
College decisions come in many forms: accepted, deferred, denied, and waitlisted. Learn more about what they mean and your options.
4 Summer Activities to Help You Stand Out on Your College Applications
Here are four ideas for activities that will help you stand out for college admissions from admissions themselves.
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