Making Final College Choices
Deciding which college to attend can be one of the toughest decisions for high school seniors. With so many options, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure. If you’re struggling to make your final decision, here are some tips to help you sort through your choices. Choosing a college is a big decision, but stressing […]
Social Media & College Admissions
Okay students, let’s be real. Your life is probably all over social media. From TikTok dances to Insta-worthy sunsets to those hilarious Snapchat streaks, it’s how you connect, express yourself, and keep up with everything. But here’s a thought that might make you pause before your next post: colleges might be watching. Yes, admission officers […]
Understanding College Deferrals
A deferral represents a “not yet” rather than a rejection, moving your application to the regular decision pool for further consideration. This allows colleges to gather more information while allowing applicants to strengthen their cases for admission. Colleges often defer applicants to evaluate senior-year academic performance, particularly in challenging courses. They may want to see […]
Exploring College Websites
Researching colleges can include visiting college campuses, attending information sessions, and meeting college representatives. However, before scheduling a visit, students should begin their research on the college’s website. Start with the college’s homepage, and from there, explore sections such as “About Us,” “Academics,” “Admissions,” “Student Life,” and “Research.” Reading the mission statement provides insights into […]
Learning Differences and College Selection
Transitioning to college can be a significant change, especially for students who require academic accommodations for ADHD and/or other learning differences. Though some students are hesitant about applying for accommodations in college, it’s better to have them in place and not use them than to wish you had applied for them. Colleges offer differing levels […]
Making the Most of Your High School Years
High school can be one of life’s most exciting and transformative times. It can also be fraught with ups and downs, socially and academically. Here are some suggestions to help you navigate your high school years. Join or Form a Club One of the best ways to enhance your high school experience is by joining […]
AP & Dual Enrollment
At every college information session, a parent will ask, “Is it better to get a “B” in an AP class or an “A” in a regular class?” The admissions officer answers, “It’s better to get an “A” in an AP class,” and everyone moans. With an increasingly intense admissions process, decisions about what higher-level classes […]
Avoiding Senioritis
Senioritis sounds like a medical condition, but is rather a condition of the mind when high school seniors become unmotivated and feel academically apathetic. This usually happens in the last quarter of high school when mid-term grades have been sent, and college acceptances have been received. Students might decide to skip classes or turn in […]
Admissions Office Blogs
Reading an admissions blog can give both parents and teens an honest view of the admissions process at a particular college. Instead of listening to other parents or friends, whose information may be inaccurate, blogs give you facts from Directors of Admission and current students. They are a way to get an idea of what […]