Why am I so enamored with Top Tips lists? I’m always attracted to them, whether the topic is organizing my closet or becoming a more effective public speaker. Top Tips are such a great way to synthesize and distill paragraphs...Read More

Congratulations! You are a senior!  High school will soon be a distant memory as you embark on the next phase toward college. The problem is, there is still a lot of work to be done. Here is your timeline for...Read More

The problem with any industry that grows quickly is that licensing standards and regulations rarely keep up with industry growth.  While most independent educational consultants are professionals are committed to ensure they have the expertise to help students and families...Read More

Junior year is the last full academic year that colleges will see so it’s important to put your best effort in now. Take caution, though. Junior year is likely the most difficult year you will face. For many of you,...Read More

Attention Juniors: IT’S HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERE! The Common App has released the revised essay questions for the 2017-2018 application cycle.  It’s all good news for you.  Some of last year’s questions are getting a slight makeover; but the changes offer you more...Read More

At most schools, interviews take the format of a one-on-one discussion with a local admissions representative or alum. Most interviewers know that you are nervous so they attempt to break the ice with a friendly smile and some warm banter...Read More

Count how many times I use some form of the word “recommend” in this blog entry! Two teacher recommendations are requested by most colleges, in addition to one from your high school counselor. The purpose of these recommendations is to...Read More

Congratulations on getting accepted to your top choice school!  What a smart college to recognize what a great addition you would make to their campus! If you are like increasing numbers of college applicants, you decided to apply to your top...Read More

To all College-Bound Juniors and Seniors Once you have thought about your elevator pitch, building a resume is your next step. Although your college of choice may not require a formal resume, I encourage you to start working on one....Read More

Realizing that you may be feeling inundated with opinions, instructions, demands, assessments, and requirements right about now, I synthesized this Top 5 tips list for you: Start early!  Begin thinking about and working on applications during spring of your junior...Read More