It seems like a long time off, the first fall of your son or daughter going off to college. It might, however, be time to prepare yourself(ves) now...
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Another College Application Resource
We have been reading a very good resource for assisting you in creating the best college application you can have. Michele Hernandez, an Ed.D and a...
More Applications, This Time for Scholarships
You may think the application process is over, but, alas, it is not. You must now turn your attention to applying for scholarships and financial aid...
A College Application Is Not Complete Without Your Résumé
You are not applying for a job, but you are applying for admission to your top-picked colleges. College application is just as competitive as job...
What Happens If I am Not Accepted to My Early Decision School?
It is a new year and you should have a new perspective. So you didn’t get Early Decision? All is certainly not lost! What is Early Decision...
Do Athletes Need Special Résumés?
Athletes are competing to get into a college both academically and athletically. Yes, they need separate résumés to set them apart as athlete...
Your College Application Essay Needs Extra Attention Before You Send It
Wait! We know you are glad your essay is done for the Common App. It was hard to finish, and now it is off your plate. But, you still should look it...
A Cautionary Tale For College Applicants
A CBS news clip has been circulating about the demise of an employee who took some time off and was seen in a Facebook photo at a Halloween party...
Look at the Lower Costs of Three Elite Colleges
Yes, it has been recently reported three elite colleges: Colby, Wesleyan, and Williams are making it easier for lower-income students to attend. It’s...
The College Interview in a Blink
Rereading Blink by Malcolm Gladwell reminded me again how quickly we humans make unconscious judgments. Gadwell recounts a psychological experiment...