Category: College

College Cousins: Amherst, Brown and Hamilton: Beyond the Core Curriculum

Posted by: admin on April 29th, 2019

Oh, those pesky core curriculum requirements. They do ensure students get a broad education spanning the arts and humanities, STEM and the social sciences. But they also can get in the way of specialized pursuits, not to mention personal preference. If you imagine needing a more flexible undergrad education, you should take a look at […]

National College Decision Day: May 1

Posted by: admin on April 29th, 2019

This coming Wednesday is National College Decision Day, which falls on May 1 every year. This is the deadline by which almost all college applicants must choose an undergraduate school. Here are a few pointers to remember, now that you’ve likely made your decision about college. First: CONGRATULATIONS! It feels good, doesn’t it? The whole […]

College Cousins: the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and the Carnegie Mellon University College of Fine Arts

Posted by: admin on April 28th, 2019

Selecting a college is challenging for almost everyone, but what is it like for students who have a special, creative talent that they want to pursue in college? Does that agenda make pursuit of a college choice more focused and simpler or more complex and thus harder? For students interested in the visual and performing […]

Waitlisted: Keep Calm and March On

Posted by: admin on April 17th, 2019

Congratulations, seniors! You are well on your way to National Decision Day. It has been a very busy year, and truly, you have demonstrated Herculean strength in balancing your life of standardized tests, athletic events, activities, jobs, family, friends, and, of course, your last year of high school. With a keen focus, kinetic flexibility, and […]

College Prep Advice? Visit, Visit, Visit

Posted by: admin on April 16th, 2019

By Maureen Delaney 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 you are visiting, remember to check out what stands out about the college and campus culture. You’ll want to take a look at everything: academic […]

How to Get Great Letters of Recommendation

Posted by: admin on April 2nd, 2019

A little relationship-building and personal legwork go a long way to move you forward on your college journey. The teen brain is wired to care the most about other teenagers. And yet that instinct can be tricky, because a crucial part of your college process involves communication with adults. Your application package won’t be complete […]

Choosing an Educational Counselor

Posted by: admin on March 31st, 2019

The fundamental role of an independent educational counselor (IEC) is to help students make decisions about their educational journey experience. That responsibility includes helping students explore high school opportunities, college options, and, often, career pathways, in order for them to succeed both academically and socially. IECs don’t get students admitted: they help students by offering […]

College Cousins: University of Michigan and University of Virginia for Business

Posted by: admin on March 26th, 2019

Two of our most popular schools offer one of the most popular majors with students today. We’re referring to the business programs at the Universities of Michigan and Virginia. There are many schools that offer courses and even majors in business, but not all offer a B.B.A (Bachelors of Business Administration) degree. That’s part of […]

College Cousins: Drexel University and Northeastern University

Posted by: admin on March 20th, 2019

Drexel University, in Philadelphia, and Northeastern University, in Boston, are private research universities. They have forged their own paths and, in so doing, have set an example for other institutions. They are of similar size and both are located in highly urban areas of popular, sports-crazy cities. What brings Drexel and Northeastern together in this […]

Waitlisted: Keep Calm and March On

Posted by: admin on March 19th, 2019

Congratulations, seniors! You are well on your way to National Decision Day. It has been a very busy year, and you have demonstrated truly Herculean strength in balancing your life of standardized tests, athletic events, activities, jobs, family, friends, and, of course, your last year of high school. With a keen focus, kinetic flexibility, and […]