While traveling in Connecticut, I had the good fortune of staying in a hotel in Hartford where the University of Connecticut (UConn) hockey team was also staying. These young men were getting ready to play Tulsa - a very important game for the UConn team. You may be wondering why this has anything to do with athletic scholarships which [...]
When you’re deciding on a college, it’s a good idea to start researching them early in the game. We’ve seen many of our students change their minds late in the process, after they’ve gotten to know a little more about the schools they’re looking at, or have narrowed down the subjects that are of most interest to [...]
Is it necessary for juniors to take the PSAT? Well no, not necessary. But it’s a good idea for several reasons. First, colleges are willing to look at PSAT scores and give them weight when they’re beginning to sort out admissions. So not only is it worth taking the PSAT for this reason, [...]
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 [...]
