Choosing a College

Alternatives to Campus Visits

There are many ways to “visit” a campus, other than a traditional campus tour, interview, etc. This item is being…

5 years ago

Early Decision and Early Action

It’s that time of year when many students are scrambling to complete their early decision or early action applications. If…

5 years ago

This College, That College: Which to Choose?

It’s time. Your student has received offers of admission from at least one, or perhaps many colleges and all could…

6 years ago

The College Admissions Playing Field

News Flash: it's not level A scandal broke the week of March 11, 2019 in which authorities charged several celebrities,…

6 years ago

Work that College Fair!

Most prospective college students and their parents attend at least one college fair while they’re in the college selection process.…

6 years ago

What College Rankings Show and What They Don’t Show

Many parents and students have read or purchased a copy of U. S. News and World Report Issue Best Colleges.…

6 years ago

It’s All About the Fit, or, Small Colleges for Some Large University for Others

“Truer words were never spoken,” is a line from a very old comic strip entitled “Pogo.” It may seem really…

6 years ago

Shotgun Versus Rifle Approach to Admissions

There are lots of times when I will be speaking with a student who tells me “I applied to 15…

6 years ago

The Campus Visit

We all know that visiting the college or university that your student wants to attend is essential. But how do…

6 years ago

Questions for your Admissions Counselor

The admissions process can be stressful for both student and parents, that we know. While admissions counselors are sometimes seen…

6 years ago