Get to know our essay coaches! We sat down to interview Lech Harris, one of our College Admissions Specialists! What were you looking for in a college when you applied? I grew up in a small town in Iowa; needless...
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5 Questions with Kevin Trudel
Get to know our essay coaches! We sat down to interview Kevin Trudel, one of our College Admissions Specialists! What is one thing you wish more students knew before applying to college? Fit matters. It is not just another buzzword....
5 Questions with Jordan Holmes
Get to know our essay coaches! We sat down to interview Jordan Holmes, our Assistant Director of College Admissions! What is one thing you wish more students knew before applying to college? It’s going to be okay! Making the “right”...
5 Questions with Alyssa Coltrain
Get to know our essay coaches! We sat down to interview Alyssa Coltrain, our Director of College Admissions. What is one thing you wish more students knew before applying to college? At the end of the day, your college experience...
Writing the Identity Essay
In the summer of 2023, the United States Supreme Court determined that the admissions programs used by the University of North Carolina and Harvard University violate the Constitution’s equal protection clause. The decision restricts colleges’ ability to consider a student’s...
Why Rankings Matter Less than You Think
Every year, the US News and World Report publishes its rankings of the top National and Liberal Arts universities in the country. These schools represent some of the most prestigious institutions in the United States and enjoy the benefits of...
Financial Aid 101: The Basics Every Family Should Know
This year, the Department of Education has been working out issues with the new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which was slated to be released in late December. While the form is now available, the...
AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment Courses: What’s the Difference?
When we speak to students about the five factors under your control, one of the most important factors is grades and rigor. Colleges look not only at grades a student earned in a class but also at the difficulty of...
How to Contact Admissions
No matter where you are in the college process, you will eventually want to reach out to someone on a campus. You may want to show demonstrated interest in the college or get an authentic sense of the school beyond...