We are going to be honest with you: there is no good time to write college essays. There are only the “least worst” times. Why? Because there will always be something else happening in your life! Something more interesting, time-consuming,...
So, your application has been waitlisted. Now what? A waitlist decision is never what you were hoping for and can be more confusing than a clear-cut deny decision. Below are some next steps to take and tips on how to...
Get to know our test prep team! We sat down to interview our Director, Jim Wismer! What were you looking for in a college when you applied? I had two criteria: a top Philosophy program and a location in a...
Get to know our essay coaches! We sat down to interview Teddy Allor, one of our College Admissions Specialists. What is one thing you wish more students knew before applying to college? Which college you hope to go to and...
In the coming weeks and months, high school juniors and their families will take advantage of vacations and long weekends to visit college campuses around the country. But how should students plan for these visits? How do they maximize a...
Get to know our essay coaches! We sat down to interview H. Ulrich, one of our College Admissions Specialists. What is one thing you wish more students knew before applying to college? Getting ahead of the process earlier gives you...
Get to know our essay coaches! We sat down to interview Eric Karlan, one of our co-founders. What changes to your college list/search would you have made looking back on it? None, honestly. My parents set clear parameters – I...
Making the Most Out of Summer Activities Summers are a time for students to relax and rejuvenate––and after a challenging school year, you deserve it! Summer is also a perfect opportunity to build on your extracurricular activities, one of the...
While it is common to hear a student rhapsodize over a reach school, it is unusual to hear much enthusiasm directed at a school that qualifies as a likely school for that same student. It’s not surprising that families focus...