“You have a platform to create change. What is an action or policy you might propose to address an issue of social injustice in your school or local community, or on a national or global scale?” – University of Richmond Admissions “Syracuse University is a place that seeks to be welcoming to all – and Read More

Below are several common mistakes that students continue to make on their applications. These are all tips you should share with them. 1. Not taking your social media presence seriously. Common wisdom states that if you don’t want your grandmother to see something, don’t post it. Your grandmother in this case is the college admissions Read More

The Common Application is the big kahuna in the college application world. Their numbers have soared in the last decade, more than doubling to over 900 colleges and universities that accept their application nationally and internationally. There is another player in the field – The Coalition Application. Both platforms: offer students a way to apply Read More

Of course, there are still a bunch of December stragglers. However, most students have written all the college application essays they’ll ever care to brainstorm, write and edit and then edit again. Typically, we’ll see another burst of activity once the Early Decision notifications are released, typically by mid-December. But here are some tips on Read More

The Common Black College Application is now available for your students. Here are some commonly asked questions about it: Although you will be asked to list your top four college choices when completing the Common Black College Application, your application is made available to all 58 Member Institutions. Q. How do I submit my Common Read More

November 1, an important college application deadline, is almost upon us and the stress in many homes with high school seniors is almost palpable. Here are some tips to make the last part of the application process run a little more smoothly: Don’t procrastinate. November 1 is the most common deadline for colleges and universities Read More

High school seniors have a lot on their plate. Striving to do well in school, getting competitive scores on standardized tests, juggling extracurricular activities, and figuring out what college they want to attend (and how they’ll fund it) are just some of the challenges they’re facing.  Although most students spend a significant amount of time Read More

Cutting and pasting carelessly – when students forget to change the name of the college in their “why this college?” essay, frequently considered the most annoying error. Omitting information – colleges and universities have to wonder how interested a student really is if they don’t take the time to proofread their application and/or essay more Read More

Your students will soon be completing their college applications for the 2018/2019 school year. If they are still procrastinating to get their applications completed and submitted here are 3 tips that can help them from U.S. News and World Report: Analyze the source of the delay: First, consider the reasons why they are  behind schedule. Read More