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Reading Provides Huge College Admissions Advantage
The easiest and most effective way to broaden your vocabulary is to read more. Students…
May / June Checklist for High School Sophomores
There is probably nothing more important in college admissions than staying organized and on track. …
May / June Checklist for High School Juniors
There is probably nothing more important in college admissions than staying organized and on track. …
College Newspapers Provide On-Campus Flavor
There are many ways to research colleges and universities. Many students spend time visiting the…
Admission Statistics: Acceptance Rates – Early vs. Regular
Many colleges and universities continue to offer early action and early decision programs. When considering…
Early Action and Early Decision: What You Need To Know
Many colleges and universities offer early admission programs such as Early Decision and Early Action. …
Summer To Do List for Rising Seniors
Summer is a great time to get a jump start on college admissions. With some…
Applications Are In: What Now?
For most high school seniors, the college application season has ended and the focus has…
Topic of Choice – Common Application
Opinion of a College Admissions Consultant.... Usually I advise students against selecting the “topic of…
College-Rankings
Opinion of a College Admissions Consultant.... College rankings can be interesting to look at and…
Intl Students Aid
Many U.S. schools consider international students for merit and athletic scholarships, and other forms of…
Early Decision vs. Early Action
Many colleges offer early application programs. The most common are Early Action (EA) and Early…
College Applications and Essays: Guidebook Recommendations
Need help with College Applications and Essays? Successful examples and words of advice can inspire…
Tips for Getting Into College: Advice from Recent Grads
Competition for admission to U.S. colleges and universities is at a record high and aspiring…
The Truth About College Admission Consultants
During the past decade, the number of independent admissions advisers has more than doubled according…
Advice From Successful College Applicants
Check out this advice written by successful college applicants: Maximize Your Mileage on High School…
Recommended College Guidebooks
Looking for college information, "insider advice" or assistance with scholarships, test prep, essays and applications? …
Accepted Off the Wait List: What Now?
Welcome to the era of record low college acceptance rates and record long wait lists.…
Admissions Blogs
The intense college search process has given rise to many online forums such as College…
Warren Buffett Offers Advice To Students
Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is a philanthropist and one of the wealthiest…
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The college admissions process has become increasingly more difficult in recent years. Many families rely on high school guidance counselors, who have become increasingly stretched. The advice on this page may be helpful to consider as you navigate the road ahead.