Uncategorized

College essays should be started in the BEGINNING of summer, and honed all summer long so they are well developed by the time fall rolls around. (The Common Application and UC Application both open August 1st—you can Google “UC essay … Continued

Is your student wondering: Where to apply? How to approach and craft essays & extracurricular activities that tell their story? If their grades and test scores match their aspirations? What colleges are out there that speak to their interests? Where … Continued

Research financial aid once your student enters 9th grade. Preparation is key. By setting aside some time to do your financial aid homework, you can be informed about what aid options exist! (Where your student attends college is a HUGE … Continued

2019 Update: Students can plan for August SAT and/or Septemeber ACT. There will be no July ACT in California or New York. Here’s what you need to know about testing: Higher scores can result in BIG scholarships. Students & families … Continued

Outside scholarships are an excellent way to put together a little extra money to buy essential items like computers, books and bicycles! Although most scholarship money comes straight out of the universities, smaller outside scholarships can help pay for those … Continued

2019 Update: Students can plan for August SAT and/or Septemeber ACT. There will be no July ACT in California or New York. Here’s what you need to know about testing: Higher scores can result in BIG scholarships. Students & families … Continued

We wanted to address questions you may have about the college admissions scandal that has roiled the nation during the past couple of weeks. As professionals working in this field, we have been horrified with the ethical lapses that have … Continued

Start early in high school with working hard on a daily basis. It’s important that you are diligent with everything you do–it will help you fully prepare for the rigors of college life. Only through practice can you master this … Continued

Applying to college has changed a lot–many parents aren’t tuned into how much the requirements have evolved. More students than ever are seeking college educations and applications are demanding many more components than they used to. Essay requirements, extracurricular expectations, … Continued

Colleges want to fill their campuses with good students who will also make an impact socially—it makes their schools more interesting. Active participation in high school builds important social & organizational skills. Take on a leadership role, fundraise for a … Continued