Category: School Admissions

Do Senior Year Grades Matter?

Posted by: admin on November 28th, 2023

No matter how often we get this question, we are still perplexed. We think, “Of course they matter!” Still, it’s not unusual for an aggressively hard-working, disciplined senior to be looking for the light at the end of the tunnel after years of grinding out assignments, never missing soccer practice, all while leading the debate […]

College Admissions: Why scores and statistics don’t result in acceptance anymore

Posted by: Kim on November 8th, 2022

Every winter, we see a pattern. Senior students with strong GPAs, usually 4.0+ from a solid high school, known for rigorous academics with an SAT score of 1500+ and ZERO college acceptances. Why does this pattern occur every year? And what steps can I take to ensure that my student does repeat the winter cycle?  […]

College Planning Guide for Parents

Posted by: Kim on November 2nd, 2022

I have a friend, a writer in New York City, who is bright, engaging, and an inventor of words. In addition, she was a pro with the college process when supporting her two (quite different) kids through their admission journey. It was when her two children enrolled in college that she began referring to them […]

How To Plan a Campus Tour

Posted by: admin on February 10th, 2022

Campus visits are a vital part of your college research, and 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 planning a campus tour, and moving through your college visits, remember to check out everything: academic programs, […]

“What Are You Doing for Others?”

Posted by: admin on January 13th, 2022

Community service has been on my mind a lot lately. When January rolls around, we have two huge opportunities to think about the role that service can play in our lives. On the third Monday in January, we celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A few weeks later, on the third […]

Private School Admissions Student Essays: What Do I Say?

Posted by: admin on December 7th, 2021

One of the most stressful parts of the private school admissions process is the looming idea of writing an essay, or even multiple essays. In many ways, the essays make this process feel much like the dreaded college admissions process, even though you may be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade now. I work with […]

Parent Essays for Private Schools

Posted by: admin on December 2nd, 2021

Sometimes they look a little sheepish when they ask. “Katy, do you have any advice for us about the parent questions?” The private school admissions process is often one that seems to throw unexpected curveballs every step along the way. And right when it feels like you are rounding third base, you notice that the […]

How to Write the Supplemental College Essay on Creativity

Posted by: admin on October 20th, 2021

This blog is part of our series on how to write the college application supplemental essays. Check out our blogs on some of the other commonly asked questions, including those about “why us?,” diversity, your community, and your activities. I have been asked about my creativity. What do I do now? Creativity is a key […]

How to Write the Supplemental College Essay on Diversity

Posted by: admin on October 20th, 2021

This blog is part of our series on how to write the college application supplemental essays. Check out our blogs on some of the other commonly asked questions, including those about “why us?,” community, creativity, and your activities. Supplemental college essay prompts that ask about diversity have been around for years, but they are starting […]

How to Write the Supplemental College Essay on Your Community

Posted by: admin on October 20th, 2021

This blog is part of our series on how to write the college application supplemental essays. Check out our blogs on some of the other commonly asked questions, including those about “why us?,” diversity, creativity, and your activities. What’s the Point of the Community Essay? Many colleges will ask you to write about a community […]