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Another Source Declares Which Colleges are the Best!
There's so much hype about which colleges are the best. But what constitutes the right experience for your college applicant?


Is LinkedIn Now Playing the College-Evaluation Game? 🍎
From AI in curriculum to essays in admissions, developments continue to affect our colleg decisions.


In the Common App, How Can Your Applicant Shine?
Now that the Common App is open, a student can shine by showing targeted skills.


Summer Work for College Applicants
Let's not rely on AI in July! It's July, and my students' Personal Essays are beginning to sparkle ! Yes, these newly crowned applicants...


What? The Common App Personal Essay in June?
We're monitoring colleges' comments on everything from supplements to AI.


Will AI and Online Exams Affect Your Student's Candidacy?
The next round of college applicants faces challenges brought about by AI and online exams. Interdisciplinary curriculum will help them think critically.


What if Colleges Were into Full Transparency?
While we'd like full transparency concerning the college process, we'll settle for sharing information.


For College Applicants, March is a wAIting Game
While students wait for Regular Decisions, colleges need to evaluate their AI strategies.


In February, How Should Deferred Applicants Show Their Love?
College applicants deferred in the Early Round need to follow the instructions specified by Admissions.


Parents of College Applicants: What Questions Do You Have in the New Year?
For the sake of college applicants and their parents, let's hope for transparency in 2025.


Don't Get Frozen Out! Stay on top of Early Decision and college issues this December.
Thanksgiving is over. Holiday decor is up. And Early Decisions? Many are about to be released. (Some are already out.) What are the...


ED App Submitted! What's Next?
Even after submitting their ED I choice, students and parents need to keep informed about next steps and issues in the college process.


In October, Don't Fall for the Hype About Applying to College!
Block out the mom groups! Block out the noise!I find myself saying that to parents and students as they share who got in where, who did...


Happy Labor Day, Prospective College Applicants! Now Get to Work!
Happy Labor Day! While some students wait for buses and learn new teachers' expectations, those applying to college should be focusing on...


Your College Applicant Needs to Enjoy the Summer . . . and Nail that Personal Essay!
Colleges continue to face scrutiny over costs, benefits and standardized testing policies.


Getting Into Selective Colleges 2024-25: Parent Edition
Speak the language of admissions and test prep by taking a course complete with lessons, tips and exercises.


College Applicants: Brainstorm essays, fine-tune lists and get ready to apply!
For rising seniors, summer takes on a whole new meaning. Ah, June. Many students associate it with freedom and relaxation - and they...


Parents of College Applicants: Your Student's Road to College is Now Even More Confusing
With so much misinformation, how can your student construct a college list? "Congratulations! You're an applicant now!"That's what I...


Learn about admissions issues and the new digital SAT!
Getting Into College 2024-25 Wednesday, March 20, at 7:00 pm EST A webinar hosted by Nina Berler and Anna Gazumyan-Silverman College...


With Different Admissions Criteria, Colleges are Sending Mixed Messages
What are the implications for your student's candidacy? Usually, March is filled with anticipation. After all, it's when the majority of...
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