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Category: College Admissions

10 College Readiness Tips

Posted April 9, 2014, 6:43 pm by Rebecca Joseph

It’s time to get your college readiness plan in high gear for your high school seniors. It is never too early to start planning ahead! Here are 10 tips to...

Admission Rates Decline Again at Most Elite Colleges

Posted April 9, 2014, 4:42 pm by Customer Service

As the college admissions season dies down, statistics have been released about the newest accepted college classes. The data is disheartening—elite schools accept fewer and fewer qualified students each year....

Are Summer College Visits Worthwhile?

Posted April 5, 2014, 3:00 pm by Marie Schwartz

Most parents of high school juniors—or rising seniors—feel some pressure as this summer before senior year rolls around. The college application process looms. The essay topic remains a mystery. Then,...

The Beauty and Convenience of Early Action

Posted April 4, 2014, 3:00 pm by Evan Berkowitz

Regular readers know I once referred to Early Action as something like “the best thing since sliced bread.” But not until this week have I realized what a terrific and...

The Longest, Shortest Summer Before College

Posted April 2, 2014, 6:51 pm by Sarah Buttenwieser

For many newly minted high school graduates—and their families—summer is here. For the majority of these exhausted and elated young people—and their parents—the next big thing, college or gap year...

Junior Year? Here’s What You Need To Know About the College Search

Posted April 2, 2014, 6:41 pm by Rebecca Joseph

The class of this year is graduating, which means that parents of juniors are now parents of rising seniors. With less than a year to prepare for college admissions, it’s...