The basic rules for writing a stellar college essay vary little from the general guidelines for producing any strong piece of written work: be authentic, tell a story that is personal and compelling, and diligently edit, revise, and polish your product. Writing in an authentic voice does not mean...
Read MoreLast week, U.S. News & World Report released its highly anticipated, and highly controversial, annual college rankings. Like most people, we love ratings systems and refer to them when purchasing a variety of things, like computers or household appliances. But let’s face it, paying for a higher education is...
Read MoreAs colleges move to data-driven means of tracking information on prospective students, they have become increasingly savvy about predicting enrollment behavior and gauging an applicant’s true level of interest. Schools often refer to this as the “interest quotient,” and admitting students with high scores on this measure can improve a...
Read MoreEarly Decision (ED) is one of the most debated strategies in college admissions. For some students, it’s a powerful tool for locking in an acceptance at a dream school. For others, it brings calm and certainty to a stressful senior year. But early decision college admissions is not a...
Read More“It’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game.” This age-old maxim applies not just to sports, but to high school and to college admissions as well. Many students would be surprised to discover that their strength of curriculum, or the types of courses in...
Read MoreWhen most high school students and college students think about their summer break, most usually don’t think about taking summer courses. Increasingly, colleges have realized this as well and many colleges are now offering tuition discounts for summer courses in an effort to increase their summer enrollment. Duquesne University offers...
Read MoreMark is a highly accomplished senior with excellent grades and stratospheric test scores. He recalls a friend of similar class rank who was admitted into Princeton just last year, and as a consequence, believes that admission into an Ivy League school is a virtual lock. He decides to apply...
Read MoreAndrew recently contributed to a report that is making news today, and warns against the potentially negative impact of federal financial aid reform. Check it out.
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