When college campuses closed to visitors during the pandemic, admissions offices brainstormed different ways to connect with students, and thus the “virtual visit” was born. Two years later, by all accounts, this has been a win-win for both high school students and colleges around the country! Students are able to learn about programs and see […]
SAT or ACT? Which Test Is Right For You?
Every year, clients ask us, “Which standardized test should I take, the SAT or the ACT?” Like most questions pertaining to the college admissions process, the answer is “it depends.” But playing to your strengths as a student and as a test-taker is important to keep in mind when making this decision. Do you work […]
How to Find Fit- Honing in on Criteria and using your “Fit” to Create Your College List
Back before online shopping, remember how you used to walk around department stores picking out dresses, shirts, or jackets, and then you took them into the dressing room to try them on? As you decided if you wanted to buy the clothes, you’d look at yourself in the three-way mirror to see yourself from all […]
Student Support-Now More Than Ever
Now is the time of year when juniors begin to focus on what they are looking for in a school and start to build their college list. As students visit campuses or participate in virtual visits, it’s important to look beyond the manicured quads and amazing athletic facilities and recognize what the school offers to […]
A Deeper Dive When Visiting a Campus
As many families plan or make visits to colleges (either virtually or in-person), we suggest taking the time to consider some of the not-so-obvious questions regarding admissions, financial aid, and life on campus. Statistics around admit rates, figures for the cost of attendance, and the number of clubs are easily come by. Let’s think about […]
Shifts in Standardized Testing
Since 2020 the role that standardized testing plays in admissions has shifted dramatically. Covid and attention to the socio-economic fairness of standardized testing precipitated colleges choosing test-optional admissions; the California college system actually embraced test-blind admissions. The nuances of these changes, college to college, are important to consider as a student crafts his applications to […]
