Nina BerlerJun 14 minThe college process is full of life skills - and lessons.As Taylor said, we learn the most when we don’t make the cut. Two weeks ago, I traveled to Philadelphia to attend the Independent...
Nina BerlerJan 74 minTrick Question: What activities look good for college?Getting to the core of the matter – and the curriculum Welcome 2022! In this new year, we counselors have our own improvement-driven...
Nina BerlerDec 2, 20214 minWho’s Bucking the Trends in Testing and Liberal Arts Education?“Prepare for the Largest Data Load of the Year. Recruit the thousands of the juniors and sophomores who are joining Search this...
Nina BerlerNov 10, 20213 minThe Early Decision App is In. Now What?Yesterday, I heard from a wonderful applicant. She had checked her Penn State portal, and there it was: her first acceptance! The student...
Nina BerlerSep 23, 20214 minWhile UW-Madison 2020 graduates, BC and Georgia Tech share admissions insightsReaders come to this blog to understand the ins and outs of the college application process. Over last weekend, I had the opportunity to...
Nina BerlerNov 5, 20184 minEarly Decision week is over. Now what?It’s a new week, complete with an election and no Early deadlines! If you’re the parent of a senior who’s just submitted, relax for a...
Nina BerlerMay 18, 20183 minWho thought that the royal wedding would bring new focus on college issues?Between AP exams and PARCC testing, it hasn’t been a typical week around many high schools. Hopefully students, especially juniors, are...
Nina BerlerMar 21, 20183 minIt’s spring. Will students blossom into the college applicants we know they can be?It’s spring. Will students blossom into the college applicants we know they can be? It’ll take looking beyond the March Madness and...
Nina BerlerMar 10, 20184 minMarch Madness 2018 is heating up for college applicants!This week, you may have felt the effects of a (hopefully final) winter storm, especially if you lost power. Some students feel powerless...
Nina BerlerSep 10, 20175 minTips for Stressed Parents of College ApplicantsAround the country, college students have moved in. (Barack and Michelle moved Malia into Harvard during the eclipse, the day before her...
Nina BerlerAug 5, 20173 minGet Online. College Applications are Live!Are you getting ancy about college applications? Do you have or know rising seniors who are feeling the heat? unCommon Apps is ready to...
Nina BerlerJul 8, 20174 minWhat? Common App Essay Not Done?A road trip, some time at the pool, and the Common App Personal Essay. What more could a student want? Here are some items to keep you...
Nina BerlerJun 22, 20173 minParents: What Don’t You Know About College Applications?It’s officially summer! Relax, enjoy, and don’t forget about college applications. Questions? unCommon Apps is around to provide answers....
Nina BerlerJun 9, 20173 minSummer Action Items for College ApplicantsDepending on their high school, students have either taken final exams or switched into summer mode—unless they’re rising seniors. Here’s...
Nina BerlerMay 19, 20175 minColleges Focus After National Decision DayUntil recently, the media has focused on college applicants and their admissions decisions. With National College Decision Day behind us,...
Nina BerlerMay 5, 20174 minFor College Applicants, It’s Off to the RacesAnd they’re off . . . Could we have a bigger week for celebration (other than the last week of school)? Monday, May 1, was National...
Nina BerlerMar 17, 20174 minMarch Madness for College ApplicantsWe’re getting close. Within two weeks, certainly by the time March Madness concludes, seniors will have received the bulk of their...
Nina BerlerFeb 9, 20175 minWhen Applying to Colleges, Is it Important to Show Love?Who doesn’t love a snow day? As I create this post, snow is swirling, students are (probably still) sleeping, and parents are . . ....
Nina BerlerJan 28, 20174 minBig Wins and Small Victories in the College ProcessNext weekend, the Falcons and Patriots will compete in Super Bowl LI. As each team knows, getting Super Bowl experience is nothing...
Nina BerlerJan 20, 20174 minunCommon Coast to CoastFrom coast to coast, there’s action on the college front. Here’s what’s going on: Go West, College Counselors! No trip to the West Coast...