College application time is difficult, not only for students who are busy applying but also for their parents. One parent writes: So tell me why kids...
Tag - Applying for college
Getting into College is Only Half the Battle
We know right now seniors from all over are battling the college application, and we know it’s very stressful. But, wait! Getting into college is...
Now You Have to be an Authentic College Applicant
The Associated Press article that leads with: Typo on your college application may get you in may sound like a very poor piece of advice, but if you...
What Can I Write in 250 Words??
If you are applying to college and have to respond to a writing prompt that limits you to 150, 200, or 250 words, you may wrinkle your brow and...
How Many Are Applying to College?
More and more students are applying to college! The increase in senior applications to post-secondary schools is rising due to several factors. The...
Five-Part Series on Applying and Going to College
The Christian Science Monitor has a new five-part series that follows six high school students throughout their 2006 senior year, describing what...
How to Write a College Essay
In our blog yesterday we suggested students get help doing the college essay by having professionals, teachers or others you trust read it, proof it...
Edit Your College Essay
Last spring The Ethicist tackled a question posed by a high school English teacher which basically asked, “Can my editing give a false...
College Admissions Thank-you Notes
Recently the New York Times published an article titled Thank-You Note Enters College Admission Game. The article offers some very good advice about...