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The Don’ts of College Admissions

By Solomon Team / 11/17/2023

The college application process can be an extremely anxious time for every student. While admissions officers understand that nerves are high, mistakes happen, and the process is confusing, there are some major “don’ts” that can make or break your admission decision. Below, I have added a few tips and tricks to ensure you avoid these…

Fitting in as an Older College Student

By Solomon Team / 03/29/2023

According to the Department of Education, enrolled adults ages 20-34 are usually in college or graduate school, and young adults ages 18-19 are typically transitioning to college education. Attending college can be challenging for anyone despite their age, however, it can be even more challenging for an older student. There are some challenges to consider…

College Application FAQs

By Solomon Team / 02/14/2023

The college application process can be overwhelming, but by familiarizing yourself with the most common questions, you can make the process much easier. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the college application process and their answers. In conclusion, the college application process can be stressful, but by preparing yourself and understanding…

How does race affect college admissions?

By Solomon Team / 10/05/2022

Each year, conversations surrounding race in college admissions enter the news cycle. Are certain demographics held to a higher standard? Are your children at risk of automatically being rejected? Are students earning their spots in the top colleges? In this article, we will discuss the history of race in college admissions and why race is…

Deferred or Rejected: Which is better?

By Solomon Team / 09/06/2022

The landscape of college applications and the multiple ways in which a student can apply to college can be confusing. Should a student use The Common Application, The Coalition Application, or a school’s unique application? Likewise, should they apply early decision, early action, restrictive early action, regular decision, or rolling admission? Adding to the confusion…

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…