Category: College

College Cousins: University of Delaware & University of Maryland

Posted by: admin on March 7th, 2019

The University of Delaware and the University of Maryland, two large mid-Atlantic universities, are both well known by name, but there’s a lot about them that you might not know. These are two large state universities, both located in small cities that are adjacent to more populous ones. College Park’s 32,000 residents only slightly outnumber […]

7 of Our Best College Cousins

Posted by: admin on March 7th, 2019

Our college planning mission is to connect students to the schools where they’ll thrive. We educate students and families about what it takes to navigate admissions processes and college success. We help them tell their stories in a compelling and honest way. Students, in general, often achieve a sense of control and execute a plan […]

Looking Ahead: The College Essay

Posted by: admin on March 6th, 2019

Hey there, thoughtful, curious, motivated students! Show us your stuff. Tell us about yourself. Give us an idea of who to expect when you arrive on campus. Early summer is a great time to think about your college essay topic. Settling on a good idea is half the battle, so be prepared to focus and reflect […]

Preparing for College

Posted by: admin on March 6th, 2019

Packing for college takes some preparation. Moving from your childhood bedroom to a dorm room, whether with or without roommates, is a momentous change. Your whole way of living has suddenly shifted onto a residential campus because, of course, you are now living with other college students, not with your family. Even so, once you […]

Five Ways to Embrace Sanity (Even While Waiting for College Decisions)

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

Applying to college is taxing, from the first college visit until the final decision is made. Perhaps no time in the process is more stressful than ticking through these cold weeks, politely dodging the questions of aunts and cousins, waiting for a stranger in an office somewhere to decide what your next four years will […]

How Do I Set up a College Interview?

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

The importance of demonstrated interest – actions you take that help a college gauge how likely it is that you will enroll – is on the rise. More colleges are systematically tracking and assigning value to how much love you show them. As a prospective student, you can show love in a number of ways, […]

College Prep: 3 Tips for Building a Balanced College List

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

Finding the best college for you begins with self-discovery—getting to know yourself, your interests, your goals, and what’s most important. The following three steps will get you started on building and honing a college list.  1. Know yourself. Intellectual? Nonconformist? Athlete? Writer? Engineer? Which are you? How does knowing the answer help you identify the perfect school […]

Creating a Strong Online Presence

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

Social media reaches way beyond your personal world to create an expansive, public, online presence. It can be a spontaneous, fun time: posting party pics, connecting with students across the globe, stating political opinions, or voicing your innermost thoughts—across a variety of platforms in multiple mediums (photos, words, gestures, emojis, videos). With social media, you […]

College Transfer Student: From Wisconsin to Cornell

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

Josephine Davis has an interesting story to tell. Her academic journey has taken her from Holton Arms to the University of Wisconsin to Cornell University. In other words, her story is that of a college transfer student, but it’s a positive one. When Josephine was finishing high school at Holton-Arms, she looked at her choices […]

College Transfer Student: Sometimes It’s the Best Option

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

Anna Sweeney may have a better understanding than most of how to decide on a college. That’s because her story is a college transfer student story and highlights how tricky it can be to understand, when coming out of high school, what’s really important in finding the right fit in a college. Anna attended high […]