Introductory Guides

How to Decline Writing a Letter of Recommendation

By Solomon Team / 08/30/2022

School counselors and teachers tasked with writing letters of recommendation for eager college-bound seniors would likely agree that the job, although a welcomed honor, is a labor of love. Educators spend countless hours drafting detailed and personalized letters on behalf of students in order to support their achievements. Often, letters are crafted with ease, knowing…

How Parent Involvement Leads to Student Success

By Solomon Team / 08/02/2022

Parenting today can be extremely challenging with multiple demands on your time through work and home responsibilities and carving out time to engage with your student around their schoolwork and activities can be daunting. Most parents feel comfortable with the level of interaction they have with their children’s schools, trusting the schools to educate and…

How to Prepare for a College Interview

By Solomon Team / 07/08/2022

Applying to colleges is a multifaceted process. From the essays to the letters of recommendation, every part of the application is vital to telling your narrative. Many schools have implemented an interview process in their application to allow students to further explain themselves, their goals, and their reason for wanting to attend that university. Below…

How Tutoring Helps Students

By Solomon Team / 06/22/2022

The benefits of tutoring extend far and wide and can have a unique benefit for every kind of student. Tutoring can be focused on helping students who are struggling with a particular subject matter, helping challenge those who need an extra push or it can be helpful to students who deal with various learning disabilities.…

Is it harder to get into college if you’re homeschooled?

By Solomon Team / 06/02/2022

For many students the college admissions process can be daunting. For homeschoolers it can seem especially formidable. Homeschooled college admissions can seem particularly complicated, and you may be asking yourself: How will I measure up in the selective admissions process? Should I even bother applying to select schools? It’s important to keep in mind a…

What to know about Deferring College

By Solomon Team / 04/27/2022

College is the best four years of your life, and so the saying goes. For many planning to pursue college, doing so directly after high school is, in the most traditional sense, the natural progression. But, over the past several years’ colleges have begun seeing a shift. Whether it be Covid or other reasons, more…

Starting A Student Organization

By Solomon Team / 04/27/2022

Extracurricular activities are an important part of the college application. Starting a student organization is a solid demonstration of leadership, initiative, and creativity. If no group, club, or organization reflecting a student’s interest exists at their high school, beginning one will not only fill a gap in the school community but may well extend into…

Leaders Wanted by Top Universities

By Solomon Team / 01/29/2021

In cultivating a class, many top colleges and universities look for students with diverse skillsets. Whether they’re football players, tennis stars or violinists, each brings talents and skillsets that will fill the void made by departing students. Among the many qualities that students will bring with them to college, the ability to lead individuals, groups…

Planning Your Summers

By Solomon Team / 11/23/2020

Ahhh summer…long lazy days, beaches, parks, marathon video game sessions, Netflix binging…or not. No one is saying you can’t enjoy your summer break, but it’s also a time to explore ways in which you can strengthen your college prospects. Here are some ideas on how to spend a productive summer that can add value to…

Application Regrets to Avoid

By Solomon Team / 11/23/2020

The college application process is a very personal and unique journey. You’re often asked to look back on your past and reflect on your failures and achievements. It may often feel like you’re in it alone, which is why we asked our friends at AdmitSee to share some application regrets from successful college applicants. While…