What do high school seniors learn during the college admissions process? Some lessons are obvious while others may surprise you! Taking charge of your future is empowering and exciting Being true to yourself with your thoughts and words is
Adapting Your College Search During Unprecedented Times
Nothing replaces the experience of walking on campus and seeing the student body in the place they call home. However, during these challenging times of Covid-19 this hasn’t been possible. The college search process has changed during these unprecedented times,
Don’t Be Shy! Show Your Interest!
It’s human nature for people to be attracted to others who are interested in them, right? This holds true in personal and professional relationships. Over the last decade there’s been lots of buzz about demonstrated interest in college admissions. Why
Making the Most of Winter Break
If you’re a college student, final exams will soon be in your rearview mirror and you’ll be home for the holidays and winter break. There’s no question that you deserve to take time to relax with friends and family, catch
The Clock is Ticking
The clock is ticking. November 1 is just days away. To complicate things a little more, a nor’easter has us in its sights. If you’re a high school senior, or parent of a high school senior, with November 1 deadlines
Pace Yourself and Finish Strong!
I take a spinning class a few days a week. It’s a fast-paced, challenging 60-minute class that pushes us to our personal limits. Our instructor “M.J.” is our coach and taskmaster. She has a fitness plan set to music within
Pull out All the Stops
Have you ever seen an organ up close? There are multiple keyboards, foot petals, and large knobs called stops. The organist pushes and pulls the stops to create different sounds. The more stops that are pulled the more intricate the
Mind the Roundabouts in Your College Search
I recently returned from a fabulous two-week Scottish adventure. We rented a car and clocked over 1,000 miles all across the Northern Isles. Along the way we stopped at majestic castles, ancient stone formations, and small seaside towns. Driving on
Let’s talk interviews!
The words “college interview” often elicit the jitters and sweaty palms among rising high school seniors. But, when you really break it down, a college interview is nothing more than a conversation between a prospective student and a college representative.
The College Essay – Setting Yourself Apart
Have you seen the new Microsoft commercial? It’s a 30-second spot featuring a young blogger name Courtney Quinn and her Microsoft Surface Laptop. It begins with the hook, “Growing up I didn’t have anyone that looked like me.” Within the