Working in the admissions field, you are asked a number of questions. By far, the most popular question I receive is usually a worried parent who feels that his son should be doing much more and a little more of everything while doing the following: sports (table tennis), music (classical violin), humanitarian (building homes in…
Being admitted to a top-ranked college – especially the Ivy League seems impossible. With acceptance rates at most top-tier universities in the single digits, anxiety about the process is a reality, especially without the help of a consultant or advisor. Our Article Will Discuss The Following: How To Stand Out In College Admission Review Each…
The Secondary School Report (SSR) is a packet of information that provides a plethora of information to admissions officers. The parts of the SSR include the following: The School profile provides a snapshot of your school’s academic and extracurricular prowess. This is where the admissions officer can tell whether or not you took the most…
If your intentions are to go to a top college or university, you need to make productive use of your summer. Think about it. You have literally 8-10 weeks off from school. Doing nothing will not cut it. Neither will sleeping your days away, or excessively watching TV or playing video games. At some point…
I hope to address how having an addendum to your application whether it is to highlight an academic hiccup or academic strength or nuance is important to share! This question is truly significant for many applicants. This is where YOU as the applicant can address any red flags, “pink elephants in the room” or just…
With admissions decisions’ season in full swing, there are seemingly-endless headline about plummeting admissions rates. 1. Admissions Decline in 10 Year Span The admission rate at elite institutions (Ivy League, plus MIT and Stanford) has gone from an average of 15.09% in 2005 to 8.13% in 2015, reflecting the reality that a student’s chances of…
Most colleges in the United States welcome international students*. While the application process is nearly the same as for American students, there are a few things you need to consider if you are an international student: 1. Start Application Process Early Start the application process early, preferably in your second year of high school. The…
Are you planning a campus visit? Potentially several college campus visits? Visiting colleges can be fun and informative, but most students can only visit a campus once before applying. Here a few tips that can help make that visit as productive as possible. 1. Plan Ahead Tours and information sessions can quickly fill up during…
Early Decision is an alternative to the regular admissions process which provides you with a binding decision by early to mid-December. Once admitted, you are required to attend and withdraw all other college applications. Why Apply To Early Decision? Here are some of the advantages of applying to early decision: Is Early Decision Binding? It’s…
Admissions to top colleges and universities can be compared to the annual running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. For a week, from July 7-14, the Fiesta brings thousands of visitors to enjoy the rich cultural experience of food, fun, and frolic—that is if you dare to run the ½ mile stretch that leads the…