Category: College

The Culture Shock of Adjusting to College

Posted by: admin on March 14th, 2019

California dreaming! That was Elena during her last years of high school as she contemplated where she wanted to go to college. She loved the idea of California – and loved what she saw when she visited. She also was favorably impressed by both what she saw on campus at Pitzer and what she heard […]

Teacher Recommendations: Who Are Your People?

Posted by: admin on March 14th, 2019

In planning your college applications, it’s hard not to be overwhelmed by all the moving parts. Your high school grades will be the most important component of your application, as past grades and accomplishments are the best predictors of future success, and colleges are looking for students who will grow and thrive in their classrooms. […]

So You Didn’t Get Immediate Acceptance to Your Early App College

Posted by: admin on March 14th, 2019

Early Decision and Early Action notifications are beginning to trickle out now, with most making their way to inboxes all over the country by Friday, December 10! You’ve probably gone back and forth between truly believing you’ll be accepted right away to deeply questioning whether it was even worth applying. That zig-zagging is totally natural […]

The 360° on Demonstrated Interest

Posted by: admin on March 14th, 2019

First, let’s define demonstrated interest; after that, we can explore how it can help you make an informed decision regarding your college choice. “I thought demonstrated interest was me telling colleges that I am really interested in them?!” Yes, this is true. You are the one reaching out to colleges, and demonstrated interest is an […]

Preparing for the College Interview

Posted by: admin on March 12th, 2019

Prepare with practice and research.  Relax and reveal yourself. Remember to express yourself in writing: share your resume and write a thank-you note. The college interview rarely makes or breaks an admission decision, but it can be an important component of your application. Before you even begin to get nervous, however, check to see if […]

Preparing for the College Interview

Posted by: admin on March 12th, 2019

Prepare with practice and research. Relax and reveal yourself. Remember to express yourself in writing by sharing your resume and writing a thank you note. The college interview rarely makes or breaks an admission decision, but it can be an important component of your application. Before you even begin to get nervous, however, check to […]

Putting Your Heart into Your College Search — Without Losing Your Head

Posted by: admin on March 12th, 2019

The Sword Dance: Spikes How does one gain the spotlight in their college application? By highlighting your sharp points, your noteworthy points. A spike is an area in which you excel, and your spikes are most likely to garner attention. Spiky students do what they love, and descriptions of what you love will rise from […]

College Cousins: Southern Methodist and Tulane

Posted by: admin on March 12th, 2019

Southern Methodist University (SMU) and Tulane University have always had somewhat of a dual identity: enjoying a certain popularity but still looking for greater academic respect outside of the South. Well, times have changed, and there are a few things about these schools that might surprise you. Southern Methodist University The 2013 opening of the […]

College Cousins: BU, NYU, and USC Theater Programs

Posted by: admin on March 12th, 2019

They should all take a bow. Three of our country’s most popular universities offer highly regarded theater performance programs. Boston University, New York University, and the University of Southern California, each located in cities that are major entertainment centers in their own right, have all developed strong and competitive programs. To get in, however, you […]

Freshman Year: Remix

Posted by: admin on March 11th, 2019

Now that you have your high school routine down, you can loosen up a bit and take stock of your surroundings. Hopefully, you’ve got good classes and a great new friend group, and perhaps you’ve found your afternoons busy with interesting activities after the final bell rings. Sounds like a great start to high school, […]