Collegewise Staff

Collegewise educators are trusted voices in the admissions and college counseling world. We are an assortment of former admissions officers, school counselors, and many other fascinating people. Together, we've seen everything. And we use our collective knowledge to share tips, advice, and insights on our blog.

College Applications

Choosing A Major Can Be A Lot Like Tapas

By Collegewise Staff
November 26, 2019 | 2 minute read

Some people know exactly what they want, and they choose that thing. Some worry about making even the simplest of decisions, so they choose a lot of different things. Take tapas, for...

What Colleges Look For

How to Navigate Demonstrated Interest

By Collegewise Staff
November 12, 2019 | 8 minute read

What is demonstrated interest and why do we have it? People like to talk about applying to college as if it’s like dating. You find someone you like (a college), and you send them a...

Choosing a College

Liberal Arts Colleges You Should Check Out

By Collegewise Staff
July 9, 2019 | 6 minute read

As a high-school junior at a very small school, I was relatively clueless (and completely college counselor-less). But even back then, I was pretty sure I wanted a change of scenery. So...