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Summer is here … what will you do ?

Summer is a well deserved break from the rigors of your academic year, but it is also the perfect opportunity to regroup and make plans for your college application process whether your a rising sophomore, junior or senior.  Take a look at some of the suggestions that Jennifer Gross from NACAC has written about.  There […]

Teacher Recommendations: Critical time for Seniors, Juniors Listen Up!

Colleges use the letter of recommendation to assess your passions, goals and character. They want more than just a statistic affirmation that you are a “good enough” student. Solid recommendations tell a college whether you’re the type of candidate they seek. Most schools ask for two recommendations, generally from teachers at your high school. Some […]

Gearing up for Admissions Interviews: Advise from an insider!

As Seniors are finalizing their interview sessions and Juniors are beginning their introductions to the process, more and more the interview is taking center stage for students and colleges that offer this option as part of the application process. I have signed up for many admissions officer’s blogs around the country to keep myself up […]

No time like the present for campus visits!

As we wrap up our work with the Class of 2013 and our focus turns to the “Rising Juniors and Seniors”; classes of 2014 and 2015 one of the most common questions we get is when should we start our campus visits?   We say there is no time like the present for campus visits!  […]

If you are applying to college this year

If you are applying to college this year, you are most likely using the Common Application (CA) for one or more of your applications.   The Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization that has been serving students and families for over 35 years.  The CA has grown in popularity over the years, and now […]