Category: College

Brain Feeling Sluggish? Play in the Dirt.

Posted by: admin on March 19th, 2019

Yay, spring! Hey, juniors! How are you doing? I understand that this question from a college counselor can immediately prompt feelings of stress, strife, and perhaps a strong desire to run, scream, or just take a nap. You could go all consumer on us and order the t-shirt popular on Amazon, “Don’t Ask Me About […]

Watch the Seniors

Posted by: admin on March 19th, 2019

One great way to learn something new is to watch someone else do it first. You go; I’ll just stand back and watch for a minute! Right? We have all done this when we find ourselves standing before the expanse of the unknown. Looking ahead at the scope of a big change (e.g., going to […]

Waiting for College Decisions

Posted by: admin on March 19th, 2019

By Maureen Delaney As the results from early decision applications arrive from colleges and universities, remember to stay balanced and positive. Enthusiasm endures when backed with a good plan. If you’ve received a positive response to your ED application, congratulations on your acceptance! Enjoy sharing your good news with friends and family during the holidays. […]

Waitlisted? You’re in Good Company

Posted by: admin on March 19th, 2019

January marks the application deadlines for most secondary schools. Admissions offices will continue reviewing test scores and application material for the next couple of months as they build their classes. Then, in March and April, students and families will be notified of the schools’ decisions. Instead of only the acceptance letters, many students will receive […]

Transitioning from High School to College

Posted by: admin on March 15th, 2019

At her parents’ urging, Catherine Peterson began looking at colleges in her sophomore year, beginning with a visit to Bates College during the family’s summer vacation in Maine. Catherine’s parents knew that Bates had a strong academic reputation – and a solid swim team, which was also important to Catherine. That was the start. As […]

Two Great Engineering Programs: Maryland and Penn State

Posted by: admin on March 15th, 2019

Engineering is an applied science. It’s a discipline that uses scientific knowledge to solve problems, and it’s a rapidly growing field. There was a time when engineering was principally focused on buildings and bridges, but today it encompasses the likes of aerospace, biomedical technology, and computer applications of all descriptions, just to name a few. […]

University of Chicago Goes Test-Optional, Most Selective College To Do So

Posted by: admin on March 15th, 2019

If there were such a thing as a Lady Gaga-type rock star in the world of college admissions, it’d be the admissions office at University of Chicago. In my estimation, it must be one of the most well-funded undergraduate admissions offices in the country, with the marketing prowess of Apple, and the school has never […]

Top 10 Answers to Annoying Holiday Questions about College

Posted by: admin on March 15th, 2019

10. “Thanks Grandma, writing a personal note to the university president would be very helpful.” 9. “After applying to all of the schools on my list, I realize I actually want to go to clown school.” 8. “Oh look, the menorah caught the curtain on fire.” 7. “When you applied to school, men wore pleated pants […]

College Deferral

Posted by: admin on March 14th, 2019

You know you want to go to college, but you’re not really sure who “you” are yet. One way to launch your undergraduate years with purpose and determination is taking a gap year before college! The idea behind a gap year is all about personal growth—challenging yourself to better understand your values, your goals, and […]

The Gap Year Option

Posted by: admin on March 14th, 2019

One way to launch your undergraduate career with purpose and determination is this: take a gap year! Recent studies show that deferring entrance into college for one year in order to learn outside the classroom and engage the world can have very positive effects on a person. Leadership programs enhance life skills, new language skills […]