Category: College

Destination: College Decision

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

Hey, seniors. Managing the good news/bad news activity this month may bring on another form of March madness, but hang in there because you  will  arrive at the journey’s end and identify the right college for  you  . Yes, March is a busy month for settling with a variety of results: admit, wait list, denials, […]

Global Studies Program: From NYC to London

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

 Isabel is on the New York – to – London circuit, courtesy of her enrollment in New York University’s Global Studies program, so thus far her college experience has not been a typical one. Technically, she is spending her freshman year in London, and she will join the NYU New York City campus as a […]

College Interview Tips and Strategies

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

The majority of colleges are tracking and assigning value to your demonstrated interest—actions you take that help a college gauge how much you want to enroll. As a prospective student, you can show love in a number of ways. One of the most effective ways to show your dream school that you’re interested is by […]

Collegiate Life at University of Virginia

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

Perhaps you remember Samantha (Sam) Clavelli, whom we interviewed two years ago as she was experiencing her entry into life at the University of Virginia. Sam now is completing her junior year, and we thought it would be interesting to revisit her to see how her collegiate life has developed and how she now views […]

Early Decision vs. Early Action: What’s the Scoop?

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

Is Early Decision Right For You?  Narrowing the choice to attend one particular school may be an ideal path for some students. By applying Early Decision, or, in college admissions-speak, “ED,” students can receive a response that ends the college admissions process before the winter holiday break. Early decision is a binding agreement that commits […]

Crafting a Student Résumé for College Applications

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

Donut or bagel? Sunrise or sunset? iOS or Android? Horror film or comedy? Cats or dogs? Call or text? Spotify or Apple Music? Free coffee or free Wi-Fi? Beach or mountains?  I enjoy donuts and coffee on the beach at sunrise. I choose films with humor, never horror, and I am a big fan of […]

How Do I Choose My College Major?

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

Some students worry about whether their decision about their undergraduate major will have future consequences and affect opportunities for graduate school or job and career. Put more specifically (for those looking ahead to grad school), the question is whether a particular major will make you more – or less – competitive when applying to graduate […]

Finding Your College Match

Posted by: admin on March 5th, 2019

Does a college choose me, or do I choose my college? A couple of years ago, a junior said to me, “I am very clear on what colleges are looking for in their students. But do they care about me? Do they care about what I am looking for in a college?” This is a very […]

College Cousins: Tulane University or University of Miami

Posted by: admin on March 3rd, 2019

 Why Cousins? Because they are similar in style and, therefore, attract similar styles of students.  Two universities located in southern climes in regions with distinctive styles are Tulane University and the University of Miami. One can’t help but think “ocean and palm trees” when picturing Miami and “French Quarter and good food” when thinking about […]

College Cousins: Johns Hopkins University and the University of Chicago

Posted by: admin on March 3rd, 2019

Johns Hopkins University and the University of Chicago are both highly regarded academic and research institutions and, in addition, share many of the same attributes. Students who select these schools aren’t looking for marching bands and Sweet 16 tournaments, but for places of intellectual excitement.  “The encouragement of research . . . and the advancement […]