What makes for a great college fit? There are many intangibles. One such intangible is tradition. I love tradition. And Middlebury College is steeped in tradition. One such tradition has only been observed since it was re-established in 1995, but it commemorates the...
Your Plan B, C, and D for College Admissions
You’re about to get your admission decisions. You should have had a Plan B going into the application season. But you might need a Plan C or even a Plan D. Maybe you’ve been waitlisted or flat rejected at your reach and target schools. Maybe you didn’t even get into...
Seven Things You Can Be Doing While Waiting for a Decision
Finally, you’ve gotten your college application into all the schools you want to. Congratulations! That was no small feat. So, now what? Here are some suggestions for passing the time until you receive your responses. 1. Thank your recommenders. An email is better...
SAT Preparation Without Going Broke
There are several SAT preparation options. Kaplan is for rich kids. Princeton Review is for Ivy-bound scholars. Khan Academy is for poor kids (it’s free). But there are other options for SAT prep. Nothing beats live, individual tutoring. Kaplan will charge you $700...
9 Steps to Take to Apply to College as an International Student
Every year, thousands of international students apply to colleges and universities in the United States. Currently, there are over 900,000 international students in our colleges and universities. It was over 1 million before covid and before the Trump administration...
Sorting Out Education Consultants
Education consultants are everywhere on the Internet these days. Remote meetings have made it easier to set up a practice, but the profession has become a lot more competitive. The admissions process has become more complicated in recent years and more competitive at...
11 Tips for the Best College Visits
The first round of college visits should occur toward the end of junior year or at the beginning of senior year. The first round is to narrow the college search and refine the list. In the spring of the senior year, another round can help you make the final decision...
Divorce and Financial Aid: Some Things You Should Know
Divorce and financial aid are a topic of conversation for many families. About 60 percent of children live in households with both biological parents. This blog post is for the other 40 percent. What Gets Reported on the FAFSA Only the income and assets of a custodial...
Are College Scholarships Worth the Hassle?
Many students and parents want to know if college scholarships are worth the hassle. After applying for a large list of colleges, writing the Common App and numerous supplemental essays, and navigating the elaborate FAFSA process, do you really want to sit down and...
Addressing the Opportunity Gap — It’s What We Do
The achievement gap turns into the opportunity gap, which then turns into the income and wealth gap. College admissions counselors -- or consultants, as they often like to be called, generally don’t do much to address the opportunity gap. They justify charging...
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