Category Archives: College
An Extra Year
The concept of taking an extra year during the course of one’s education is meeting with greater favor now than ever before. Whether it comes as a repeat year when entering a competitive independent school, a postgraduate year of study, … Continue reading
Short Term Goals; Long Term Gain
In the teenage years, it is very difficult to envision that far-distant adult world of professional employment, building a family, or having a boss. Even more difficult is having the discipline to prepare for that eventuality. Nonetheless, it is tremendously … Continue reading
Getting Started
GETTING STARTED: A Primer for Anxious Parents and the College Bound STARTING EARLY Every year, throughout America, a new crop of college-bound high school seniors begins the final and sometimes traumatic lap that will, for most, end with graduation and … Continue reading
Basic College Money Planning For Students
Before you leave for college, you need to learn how to handle money. Here are 6 tips for you to consider as you prepare to go off to college in the fall. Open a bank account NOW and get … Continue reading
CommonApp Announces New “Rollover” Feature:
Last fall, The Common Application announced that applicant accounts created in 2015-2016 would roll over to 2016-2017. Now, we have more information to share with counselors as they begin to work with their students. What is Account Rollover? Account Rollover … Continue reading
Getting Ready For AP Tests and Exams
Having a study strategy can yield better test results! Continue reading
Why Attending College In The UK Might Make Sense For Some:
Many students dream of studying not only in a different state, but in a different country. If you have dreamed of going to a school like Prince William met Kate, (St. Andrews in Scotland), or an ancient school such as … Continue reading
Rising Seniors: An Approach To Developing Your College List
As you explore which colleges are the right match for you, consider the size of the campus. How many undergraduates attend the college? This can make a big difference in your experience on a college campus. Think of college sizes … Continue reading
Campus Rape: Freshmen Women Beware
The New York Times has recently printed a pair of detailed articles on an instance of campus rape, and its painful aftermath, at Hobart and William Smith College, NY. It is our sincere hope that readers of … Continue reading
SAT – ACT: The Dread of Standardized Testing
There is an overwhelming amount of work that needs to be completed in the college application process. Amidst the excitement of this time, most students look at standardized tests with dread. They consider testing and test prep to be extremely unpleasant … Continue reading