Creating Your College List

October 18th, 2017|

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 [...]

College Bound Juniors – Summer is the Time to Write Your Personal Statement

May 30th, 2017|

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 [...]

College Bound Juniors – Get Started This Summer

May 16th, 2017|

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 [...]

First Steps in the College Application Process – 9th Grade

March 23rd, 2017|

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 [...]