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Written by Lisa Bleich “I’m so stressed out about what classes to take next year!” moaned my youngest daughter when she was a sophomore in high school. “What do you mean? I thought we figured out [...]

Five surprising ways students love Savannah College of Art and Design 1. Athletics. SCAD boasts 12 varsity athletic teams, including a very strong equestrian, fencing and tennis teams.  So if you [...]

I had the opportunity to visit SCAD while participating in an IECA Professional Retreat.  The admissions counselors and faculty embraced the opportunity to demonstrate its creative strengths [...]

During my last “Moms’ Weekend” for my daughter, Gabby’s sorority at WashU in St. Louis, my daughter and I decided to visit Saint Louis University.   Gabby was eager to see how they run their [...]

Saint Louis University is an excellent option for students who want a faith-driven, service-oriented, pre-professional school located in a great city.  The philosophy that permeates the [...]

The Coalition finally added the Preview feature similar to the CommonApp. Coalition PDFs will live in the “Media” drop down of your Locker and may be shared privately with “Contacts” that you [...]

Each year the qualifying scores for students to be considered for National Merit Scholarships changes by state.  National Merit Scholarship consideration is based on junior year PSAT scores. [...]

Written by Lisa Bleich.  Each school that participates in the Common Application or the Coalition has the ability to request supplemental essays ranging from a short answer (150 words) to a [...]

by Jennifer Schneider Technology has made it easier for students with learning differences to succeed in college. I attended the Life After High School and Post-Secondary Expo sponsored by the [...]

Salve Regina University: Visit Review Imagine a college nestled between Newport mansions, with an expansive outdoor patio overlooking a breathtaking view of the ocean.  Imagine a campus with [...]