One of the best ways to stand out in college admissions is to put some soul into your activities.
Continue ReadingOne of the best ways to stand out in college admissions is to put some soul into your activities.
Continue ReadingFor a period of several years in the mid-2000’s when Facebook grabbed hold of the high school audience, I heard the same question from at least one student or parent at every college...
Continue ReadingLet change be your guide. Every college applicant has a story worth sharing. And the Common App’s 2025-2026 essay promptsoffer seven different options to share yours. But that variety of...
Continue ReadingCollege essays need to start strong. They’re competing for an admissions officer’s attention, and you don’t want to lose your reader before your story ever really gets going. Here are five...
Continue ReadingIt would be easy, particularly for a new reader to this blog, to get the sense that I’m encouraging kids to be less engaged with their college planning.
Continue ReadingCollege Applications Life Advice for Teens
Parkinson’s Lawstates: “Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” For students with college applications that still need to be completed over the winter break, I...
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