Preparing to Be a Music Major
Your student has participated in their school’s music program since sixth grade, is now taking private lessons, consistently makes the all-state band, and attends...
Thriving Through College Admissions: Celebrating Victories and Coping with Disappointment
Navigating college admission decisions generates a mix of emotions—excitement, anticipation, and disappointment. Embrace the highs, acknowledge the lows, and maintain a positive outlook. Whether...
How to Create a Standout College Admissions Video: A Step-by-Step Guide
As if the competitive college admissions landscape weren’t challenging enough, now many schools offer students the opportunity to submit an admissions video in addition...
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...
The 2024-25 Common Application Essay Prompts and How to Answer Them
The Common Application essay prompts are confirmed for the Class of 2025. Get started on your Common App essay now.
Every student using the Common...
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...
The Evolving Landscape of College Admissions: The SAT and ACT Tests in Flux
In recent years, the landscape of college admissions has been undergoing significant changes, with perhaps none more prominent than the shifting roles of the...