Mastering the Common App
Over 800 colleges use the Common Application, so it is a website you will likely become very familiar with during your senior year of ...
Picking the Topic for Your College Essay
The college essay is one of the most important aspects of your application. It is really the only part of your application that is more ...
Extracurriculars vs. GPA
When I was applying to colleges, one of the most common things that I was told was that while my GPA was important, the factor that would...
Tips for Your College Interview
Right now, you are probably obsessing over your GPA, test scores, and extracurriculars so that you can craft the ultimate application ...
Should You Apply for Early Decision?
As application season is now in full-swing, one of the most pressing questions graduating high school seniors have concerning this often...
UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO BEING WAITLISTED
Hearing back from colleges is an exciting and nerve-wracking time. You finally see your hard work pay off, but you also have to be strong...
UNDERSTANDING STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RATES
Student loans seem like a necessary evil, one you grudgingly accept to move forward in getting your degree. While they do provide the opp...
HOW TO DEMONSTRATE INTEREST IN COLLEGES
Demonstrated interest is a term that has gained a lot of popularity in the competitive college process. Simply put, demonstrated interest...
STRATEGIZING YOUR RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
Recommendations letters are often a required part of college applications that cause a surprising amount of stress in high schoolers...