Category: College

Spring SAT and ACT Prep: Am I Taking the Wrong Test?

Posted by: PIC on April 16th, 2025

That’s a common enough refrain this time of year for any junior not yet fortunate enough to be done with their standardized testing. But this year that refrain has grown into a chorus because of the recent debut of the digital SAT. Students who chose the SAT because it’s shorter and digital might be disappointed […]

Late to the ACT/SAT Party? Why Junior-Year Students Still Have Time to Prepare and Improve Scores

Posted by: Kim on March 14th, 2023

If you are the parent of a junior-year student who hasn’t taken the ACT or SAT yet, you might feel a sense of panic this spring. Your student has been busy with school, sports, extracurriculars, and driving lessons. However, they haven’t had time to take or prepare for standardized tests.   We get it, and you […]

Some of Our Favorite Supplemental Essay Prompts (2022-2023 edition)

Posted by: admin on June 6th, 2022

A review of essay prompts can be a great way to prepare for the writing process.  I am supposed to write roughly 650 words — but on what?  Now, you will probably head straight for the Common Application prompts and prepare to stress out choosing one idea. But what about reading supplemental prompts and taking a mental walk […]

Authenticity and Your College Applications

Posted by: admin on March 30th, 2022

The college search process can be both exciting and anxiety-inducing. I believe this to be especially true now, during the age of COVID, when schools have revamped their respective websites to provide copious amounts of information in place of in-person visits. Among the various pages that you’ve read during your search, I am certain that […]

How To Plan a Campus Tour

Posted by: admin on February 10th, 2022

Campus visits are a vital part of your college research, and there’s no substitute for putting your feet on the ground and trying a campus on for size. A good fit is made in the details. So, when planning a campus tour, and moving through your college visits, remember to check out everything: academic programs, […]

The College Interview: How to Schedule and Prepare

Posted by: admin on February 1st, 2022

Demonstrated interest—actions you take that help a college gauge how much you want to enroll—is on the rise. More colleges are tracking and assigning value to how much love you show them. As a prospective student preparing for a college interview, you can show love in a number of ways, and for some colleges, one […]

Best Piece of Essay Advice

Posted by: admin on June 7th, 2021

Writing your essays like you need to doIs hard and it’s tricky, confusing, it’s true.So it sounds pretty niceTo seek out adviceBut how do you know what is helpful? And who? And so I introduce to you: Reader One and Reader Two My meager attempts at iambic pentameter aside, I want to talk about what […]

Some of Our Favorite Supplemental Essay Prompts: 2021-2022 Edition

Posted by: admin on June 1st, 2021

A review of essay prompts can be a great way to prepare for the writing process. If you’re anything like me, you might be asking yourself, “I’m supposed to write roughly 650 words — but on what, exactly?” You can head straight for the Common Application prompts and stress yourself out trying to choose the one “right” idea. But […]

High School Transcripts Explained

Posted by: admin on May 13th, 2021

There are lots of exciting changes just waiting for you over the next four years of high school. One of those changes will be how your academic accomplishments are recorded. Yes, you will still receive report cards, as always, but your grades and classes will also be listed in a permanent document called your transcript. […]

Seniors ‘22: Stay the Course

Posted by: admin on April 15th, 2021

Hello, Seniors: You’ve officially moved into the final phase of your college research. Congratulations! The strength and independence you’ve relied on will serve you extremely well in college. With the season of college decisions upon us, now is the time for us to take one more look at your personal college search. Balance and Perspective […]