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Without a solid game plan, a college fair can easily devolve into a blur of smiles, handshakes, and the accumulation of enough glossy pamphlets to wallpaper your bedroom twenty times over. However, with proper planning, a college fair can be an illuminating experience that will provide you with newfound...
Read MoreAt risk of sounding like famed 60 Minutes resident curmudgeon, Andy Rooney, the world has changed drastically in so many ways since 1986—landlines have been replaced by cell phones, actual socializing has been replaced by social media, and America’s highest office is now held by a reality star rather...
Read MoreAnn Arbor, MI— Michael Trivette’s past work involving Appalachian State’s monumental upset at “The Big House” in 2007 was highlighted in a recent feature story for the Michigan Alumni Association. Michael discusses how the victory impacted both the university’s admissions profile and the athletic program. Click here to read...
Read MoreAndrew Belasco’s previous research on test-optional admissions policies was mentioned in an editorial within The Mac Weekly where the author uses Andrew’s results to justify reasons for why Macalester College should avoid going test-optional. While there have been discussions about implementing test-optional admission policies, Macalester has not yet removed this requirement. Click...
Read MoreWelcome to the latest installment of College Transitions’ “So you want to be 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. Does going to...
Read MoreThis week, The Common Application essay prompts underwent their most substantive changes since 2013. While two prompts remained unchanged, three were revised, one was introduced, and one oldie-but-goodie was resurrected. The team at College Transitions will walk you through the changes and tell you what it means for current...
Read More“What extracurricular activities look good on a college application?” We hear this question a lot–often from students who have come to view the college application process as an exercise in spin, rather than an opportunity to exhibit passion. While the temptation to amass activities is strong, especially given the...
Read MoreWhether you do or don’t receive a scholarship to help with the cost of your MBA, here are some financing recommendations to consider well in advance of starting the admissions process: Don’t start applying to programs under the assumption that you will receive a scholarship. You should know how...
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