The Pros and Cons of a College Honors Program
This isn’t like taking an honors class in high school. With a college acceptance some students also receive an invitation to an honors program. This opportunity for your student to engage in a more...
View ArticleWhen Not to Apply Early Action
Some students shouldn’t rush their college applications. There are three deadlines available to high school seniors applying to college: Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Deadline. This post...
View ArticleUsing the Activity Sheet for College Planning
A high school resume can help your student find a major and a college. A high school activity sheet or resume presents a student with clearer view of their high school career and accomplishments, and,...
View ArticleMake the Most of Your Supplemental Essays
Understand the goal of these essays before you start writing. It took enough time and effort for your student to write their personal statement, also known as the admissions essay. Now your teen has...
View ArticleWhen You Don’t Have Enough Extra-Curricular Activities
Help your teen understand what counts as an extra-curricular activity. Your best friend is lamenting that their high school senior has too many things to list on the Activities section of the Common...
View ArticleOf Course Your Student Can Go to a Good College
Don’t let the competitive top tier hype discourage your teen or you. Parents worry about grade fluctuations, lack of extra curricular activities and low SAT or ACT scores preventing their teens from...
View ArticleCollege Admissions Fall 2020
A glimpse at how the coronavirus might impact the college admissions process. The college admissions process will be different this fall. COVID-19 has changed the dynamics of how and what students...
View ArticleWhen Your Choice of Major Doesn’t Coincide with your Experience
Some high school seniors pick a program they aren’t “qualified” for. Plenty of students don’t pick a potential major until they’re ready to apply to college in senior year. In most cases it’s not an...
View ArticleCommon App & Coalition App Essay Prompts 2021-2022
Review and discuss these topics with your teen before they begin writing. If you have a student applying to college in fall 2021/winter 2022, together you’ll want to take a look at the essay prompts...
View ArticleApplication Essay Prompts for 2022-2023
The Common Application and the Coalition for College have released their essay prompts for the upcoming college admissions season. A look at what they are and how to choose the right prompt. By Anne...
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