Demonstrated Interest for College Admissions: What it is and Why it Matters
College admissions can be a competitive process. Universities are not only looking for academic excellence – they are also seeking students who genuinely want...
How to Build a Balanced College List
Nowadays, students can theoretically apply to more than 4,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. alone. Obviously, this does not mean students should apply...
Gain a College Admissions Edge with Early Decision and Early Action
Students who want an edge in the competitive college admissions process should consider applying Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED). EA or ED...
Casting a Wide Net: Recruitment Tips for Prospective Student-Athletes
When college advisors have initial conversations with prospective college student-athletes, one of the most common refrains goes something like this: “I want to play...
A Guide — with Links — to the Supplemental College Admission Essays
Colleges and universities that have supplemental admission essays release thier prompts each summer, usually on or before August 1, which is when the Common...
Use Demonstrated Interest to Boost Your Chances of Admission
With so many applications flooding in, a number of colleges are looking to factors like “demonstrated interest” to help them decide which students to...
Nine College Essay Tips to Get Your Student Writing
The “Common App Essay," the “Personal Statement,” the “College Essay” – no matter what you call it, the 650-word essay required by most colleges...
Request Letters of Recommendation Before Summer Break
Students should not leave school for the summer without requesting their letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation are an important component of the...
How to Create a Great High School Resume
Whether a high school student is looking for a job or an internship, applying to college, pursuing a scholarship, or seeking to attend a...
You Got In! Now What?
All your hard work has paid off! You’ve been accepted to college. Congratulations! Every college acceptance is something to celebrate!
But you’re not done yet. You...