Posts by Andrew Belasco:
College Visits 101
Posted on: 14 Jan 2023
Residing in the digital age, it’s tempting to forgo more and more tasks that, a decade or two ago, involved an actual trek out into the real world. Hassles such as buying paper towels or searching for the perfect used car that used to require legwork, human interaction, and possibly even wearing pants can now […]
What to do After Applying to College Early Decision or Early Action
Posted on: 01 Nov 2022
The run-up to the November 1st early action (EA) and early decision (ED) deadlines at the majority of colleges is, for many students, one of the most stressful times in their young lives. Yet, for all of the unwanted nerves and sleepless nights, there is also a dopamine rush that comes with striving single-mindedly toward […]
How to Complete the Common App Activities Section
Posted on: 03 Oct 2022
For all of the first-class treatment applicants give to their Common App essay, the Common App Activities Section is all too often relegated to steerage. If antiquated steamship analogies do little for you, a more apropos comparison might present the essay as the mean, attention-hogging prom queen in a teen movie, and the activities list […]
Colleges That Offer Early Decision 2 (ED2)
Posted on: 14 Sep 2022
Early Decision is quickly becoming a misnomer. An increasing number of highly selective institutions have initiated a second round of binding admission programs, giving students another chance to commit to a college before acceptance and possibly reap admissions-related benefits in the process. Unlike traditional Early Decision (ED 1) programs with deadlines in October or November, […]
How to Become a Psychologist
Posted on: 03 Sep 2022
Welcome to another installment of College Transitions’ “How to Become a” series. Designed to help career-minded high school students think intelligently about their postsecondary journeys, these blogs will look at the financial, academic, and personal factors one should consider when exploring various professions. This article examines how to become a psychologist. We’ll look at the […]
Best Colleges for Jewish Students
Posted on: 02 Sep 2022
For many college-bound seniors, the prospect of leaving home for the first time is a source of both excitement and unrest. Flying the nest can induce more of the latter emotion for those who’ve grown up enjoying a tight-knit family and community with shared values, culture, and experiences. In an effort to maintain their faith […]
Colleges With the Best Alumni Networks
Posted on: 30 Aug 2022
Every May, swarms of freshly minted college graduates experience the smack of job search-related anxiety before the Gothic font on their diploma even has a chance to dry. Many proceed to blindly send out an entire Redwood’s worth of resumes, obsessively update their LinkedIn profile, and in true moments of desperation, actually start to wonder […]
What Should I Major in? – Advice for College Students
Posted on: 29 Aug 2022
Want to spend a couple of unproductive hours on the internet? Start by Googling “What should I major in?”. You’ll find countless articles with strong points of view. Some will sell the pragmatism of the hard sciences, engineering, or business. Others will tell you to pursue your dreams in drama, philosophy, or gender studies. Either […]
