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Planning Your Summers

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…

How do Colleges View “Leadership” in Your Activities?

How do Colleges View “Leadership” in Your Activities?

By Solomon Team / 11/23/2020

Colleges look for evidence that you’ve been involved in the world outside of the classroom- whether it’s sports, volunteering, clubs, or jobs, what they want to see is that you’re engaged in the world around you and demonstrate some leadership qualities. But, is there such a thing as too much leadership? Consider the points below:…

Application Regrets to Avoid

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…

Formulating a school list: What does it entail?

Formulating a school list: What does it entail?

By Solomon Team / 09/11/2018

As a college prospect, you’ve probably have been told to start looking at colleges. But what does that mean? That sage advice may sound wonderful but it’s an overwhelming task with very little guidance. To begin the school search, you have to have a sense of what types of institutions you can envision yourself being…