How Trump May Change Higher Education

Since Donald Trump started his second term, the federal government has made so many changes that it can be hard to keep track of all of them.  But for families with children in college or who will soon be going to college, changes that affect higher education may be of [...]

The Reintroduction of Test-Required Policies

Test-optional policies took off during the Covid 19 pandemic, though some institutions, mostly small liberal arts colleges, had adopted these policies in the early 2000s. Now, according to FairTest.org, there are more than 2,100 colleges and universities that either don’t require test scores or won’t even consider them for purposes [...]

Considerations for Taking AP Courses

It’s the time of year when many high schools ask students to select their courses for next year.  As students consider their options, they may be choosing from among several Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and they may wonder how many such courses to take. The truth is, there is no magic [...]

More Applications, More Competition

It seems as though college admissions has become increasingly more competitive over the last several years.  Many colleges, especially the most selective ones, have reported record numbers of applications year after year.  But since most of these schools have not increased the size of their freshman class, more applications have [...]

By |2025-01-08T00:39:13+00:00January, 14, 2025|College Admissions, College Applications|0 Comments

Giving Students Autonomy in the College Search and Application Process

In a recent New York Times op-ed, Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop highlighted a survey of over 4,000 members of Gen Z in which 49% “said they did not feel prepared for the future.”  Additionally, employers have reported that employees from this generation lack many of the key skills necessary [...]

A College Admissions Reading List

Recently I wrote a blog post about podcasts hosted by admissions experts. For those who prefer to get their information the old-fashioned way, here’s a list of books that tell it like it is. Where You Go is Not Who You’ll Be by Frank Bruni - Bruni is an award-winning [...]

Understanding the National Merit Scholarship Program

In October, students across the country took the PSAT/NMSQT, and some are likely wondering what "NMSQT" stands for.  The answer: National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.  Now that you know that, you're probably wondering what the National Merit Scholarship is and how you qualify for it. To enter the National Merit [...]

College Admissions Podcasts Provide Useful Information and Advice

High school students and parents are often bombarded by well-meaning friends and relatives who think they know it all when it comes to college admissions, the college search process, college applications, essay writing, and more. But truly great advice comes from experts. Here’s a list of podcasts where you can [...]

The Importance of Taking Notes on College Visits

When I was in high school, my mom and I went on several college visits.  At every visit, she took copious notes and I didn't take any.  I remember sitting in an information session at one school, and suddenly my mom turned to me and said, "Why am I doing [...]

By |2024-11-03T01:09:01+00:00October, 30, 2024|College Research, College Visits|0 Comments

Connect with Colleges at Your High School

As high school students transition from summer break into the school year, they must learn or relearn how to balance school, homework, extracurricular activities, and time with friends.  Though their schedules may be busy, students also should make time to attend college admissions counselors visits' to their schools.  These visits, [...]

By |2024-09-03T23:24:47+00:00September, 17, 2024|College Research, College Visits|0 Comments
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