September is when families are embarking upon the admissions process for the following school year. This is a time to gather information about the schools to which you're applying and plan for their specific requirements for admission. One of the most important pieces of advices that we give parents is to make sure you are not holding up [...]
Summer is a perfect time for college-bound juniors to begin crafting their personal statements. A personal statement is required by many colleges, and is arguably the most important component of the application. Each school has a unique personal statement requirement, so it’s paramount you follow the directions perfectly. For example, if you do not adhere [...]
Last week we began talking about the benefits of starting the college application process during the summer of junior year. In looking at the process in terms of separate chunks, our focus today is the essay. So how should you get started on your essay? Read the prompts on the Common Application webpage and start [...]
Summer is the best time for high school juniors to begin the college application process. So what should you focus on this summer? Over the next several weeks, we will be discussing how students can begin crafting their best application. There are two key components to creating your best application – starting early (remember, summertime [...]
As admission to college is becoming increasingly competitive, colleges and universities are looking well beyond transcripts and test scores. In fact, many schools are utilizing software that analyzes their applicants' demonstrated interest. So what is demonstrated interest? It is simply evidence that a prospective student is truly interested in a school. When interest is [...]
There is no question that preparing your child for college while in elementary school is way too early. But it's also possible to start too late. For most students, the application process will begin junior year, but freshman year is when decisions about coursework and extracurricular activities count. In order to create a sound foundation for [...]
The first thing to know about the reading comprehension section of any test is that it is not a test of how well you read. It's a test of how well you take a reading test. What this means for test takers is that to do well on this test section, [...]
It is very difficult watching your child feel stress, especially when you are feeling the same way. This is what I commonly hear from the parents I counsel during the admission process. So, how do we help our children and ourselves during this oftentimes anxiety-filled time? Here is my advice on how to demystify [...]
During the admissions process, parents and student applicants will be asked to participate in an interview. This might be with someone from the admissions office, a teacher, or even a student if you're applying to secondary school. It's natural for parents and students to feel somewhat anxious about this step in the admissions process. Don't let that [...]
The SSAT and ISEE test dates are here! In preparing for your exam, there is nothing better than continued, ongoing practice to make testing language second nature. But if you’re gearing up to test in the coming days and haven’t had a chance to formally prepare, there are three pointers that by keeping them in mind can [...]
