Applying to College is Not a Game of Chance
If you’ve ever watched someone play roulette, the casino game with the longest odds, you will see that many improvident...
What Extracurriculars should I do?
Grades and test scores alone don’t make a successful applicant. Neither do grades and sports, unless you’re going to be...
What the Affirmative Action Ruling Means for You, the Applicant
On June 29th, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that Affirmative Action policies in College Admissions violate the 14th Amendment -...
College Essays are Personal Essays – Learn the Conventions of the Genre
When most students are confronted with a college essay, they encounter a conflict - should the personal statement be like...
You’re Doing It Wrong: Mistakes You Make as You Try to Bolster Your Profile
Getting into highly selective colleges has become ridiculously competitive. Rather than exploring whether their future happiness and success really depends...
What courses should you take to get into a highly selective college?
Every year in mid-September the question arises for high school students and parents - what courses should we select for...
