Decisions, Decisions, Decisions…

May 1st is a few days away, and it is time for seniors to make THE BIG DECISION. While this can be a daunting task for many, here are a few strategies that may make it easier. 1) Make a…

“Leadership” and College Applications

In the New York Times a few weeks ago, there was a very interesting opinion piece by Susan Cain titled “Followers Wanted.” As the piece points out, because many colleges express that their admissions teams strongly value “leadership,” many young…

College Information for 7th, 8th and 9th Grade Families

If you were unable to attend our 7th – 9th Grade Information Night, please find the slides posted on the High School Site here. To summarize, Ben distributed the Frank Bruni book “Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be.”…

College, Economic Diversity, and Social Mobility

On the heels of a new study released by The Equality of Opportunity project which examined tax return records for over 30 million college students between 1999 and 2013, the New York Times “The Upshot” section has recently published a…

The College Interview

Whether it is in person, via skype or with an alumni, many colleges offer applicants the opportunity to interview. Students should contact each of their top-choice schools and ask to schedule a time. Be warned, some schools don’t offer interviews…

A Few Thoughts On Early Decision

As the Early Decision deadline fast approaches, many students and families are strongly considering this application plan. College Board shares the following defining information about ED: Early Decision Students: Apply early (usually in November) to first-choice college. Receive an admission…

Demonstrated Interest: What Is It and Does It Matter?

As students finalize their college lists, I am often asked, “Should I visit the school?” or, “Should I try to get an interview?” The answer to these questions is always, YES! Colleges want to get to know. A student’s transcript…