Every year, we get a panicked email or phone call because a student “messed” up on their application. Either they, forgot to send their official test scores; they put the wrong number of hours or [...]
Written by Lisa Bleich This is the time to explore schools that match your needs and also to adjust your needs as you gather more information. You should target schools that seem like they [...]
To make the most of your summer, it’s good to start early, even if snow is still on the ground! Many summer programs have an application deadline of March 1 or earlier and others offer [...]
The pandemic disrupted college admissions in ways that will have long term effects. Let’s look at what happened this year: Test optional became the norm. Most schools were test optional (and many [...]
What do you do if your denied or waitlisted for your first choice college? WITHIN THE FIRST 24 HOURS Scream. Good and loud. Get out all your disappointment, anger and frustration of a process [...]
Now is time to put in a request to guidance to send your midyear report. Many schools to which you were accepted Early Decision still require a Midyear Report. Each high school has a different [...]
If you were deferred by an ED or EA school, you are now part of the regular applicant pool, and it is important to help yourself stand out, but it is also important to follow the guidelines of [...]
“Isn’t the admissions office closed during winter break?” I asked my daughter who works for the admissions office of her college. “No, they’re still open for virtual tours.” When the pandemic [...]
Tensions run high. A single look can generate screams, cries or outbursts. Every post on Facebook creates anxiety and the lingering question: When will I find out? I just want [...]
