College Admissions Blog Posts

What Does An MBA Consultant Do?

By Solomon Team / 05/06/2021

If you are just starting to think about business school, or are already preparing to apply, you know that there is more than enough free and detailed information online for prospective B-school applicants. Articles, videos, interviews, and blogs dive deep into every aspect of a business school search and MBA application process. They are valuable…

The GMAT and GRE for MBA Admissions

By Solomon Team / 05/06/2021

Preparing to apply to MBA programs involves many decisions along the way. One that you will face early on is whether to take the GMAT or the GRE, as almost all full-time MBA programs require scores for one of these standardized and globally accepted tests. Both the GRE and GMAT are required at thousands of…

7 College Application Essay Do’s & Don’ts

By Solomon Team / 04/28/2021

College application essays need to tell a story to immerse the reader in a narrative that they don’t want to end. Unfortunately, most college admissions officers often read many strung-together paragraphs with no structure, climax, or transformative learning moment for the reader to enjoy. Our Article Will Cover The Following: 1.1 Pick A Prompt And…

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…

The Value of Extracurricular Activities

By Solomon Team / 11/25/2020

There’s no secret that colleges look beyond student grades and test scores. They also seek feedback and perspectives from your teachers, guidance, and college counselors. Your essays also matter. Whether it’s the Common Application personal statement or the college supplemental essay, they invite you to voice yourself. Equally important are your extracurricular activities (ECA) that…

Tackling the Open-Ended Question: “Is There Anything Else You Want Us To Know?”

By Solomon Team / 11/25/2020

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…

Social Media and Your College Applications

By Solomon Team / 11/25/2020

Two things that most certainly do not go together is your tweet or Facebook post about an all-night underaged drinking rager you hosted and your application to colleges and universities. Neither is any sort of opinion showcasing hate speech or the like to any group of people. Most high school students do not think that…

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…

Three Admission Statistics Every Student Should Know

By Solomon Team / 11/20/2020

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…