College Admissions 101

The Common Application (also called the “Common App”) is a platform that allows you to apply to many colleges at once. You can use this online application to apply to member colleges and universities in all fifty states and the District of Columbia, as well as...

Just not sure about that Personal Statement essay?  We understand! The Personal Statement essay might feel like one of the most intimidating aspects of the college application process.  Keep reading to find out how to spruce up the language in your essay, how to...

It’s now February, six months into our daughter’s college-application process, and we could not be happier: She has a (virtual) stack of college-acceptance letters and some sizable scholarship offers. She has several more months to research her top choices. But wait,...

I have never encountered a college graduate who wishes they had won less scholarships. Almost always, they candidly acknowledge having missed out on applying for scholarships and in hindsight, they would definitely have dedicated more time to applying for them in...