Last year, we released our Collegewise Guide to the 2015-16 Common Application. It took applicants through every section of the Common App, line by line, sharing all of our admissions expertise to make sure they were presenting themselves in a compelling way. And for the first time since we began producing an annual guide back […]
Read More >How to prevent application mistakes
Author Dan Pink shares this tip to help you anticipate (and prevent) big mistakes when working on an important project—do a premortem. While a postmortem is what a medical examiner does after a death to determine the cause, a premortem is anticipating the factors that could cause an important project to fail, then addressing those […]
Read More >College essay “Don’ts”?
I read an article last week offering college essay advice to students that included the tip, “Don’t write about a failure.” I understood the reasoning behind that advice, and it would probably hold true for some kids. But certainly not all. A failure isn’t inherently shameful, and it’s not necessarily a scar on your high […]
Read More >Couldn’t have said it better
From the “What to Do in High School” section of MIT’s website: Some students feel so much pressure to get into the ‘right’ college that they want to make sure they do everything ‘right’—even do the ‘right’ extracurricular activities. Fortunately, the only right answer is to do what’s right for you—not what you think is […]
Read More >The expertise you’re looking for
If your family is in the fortunate position of using a professional to do your taxes, plan your retirement, or generally manage your money, you’re likely making smart financial decisions. But while some accountants and financial planners are also experts in college financial aid, not all of them are. And a smart strategy for saving […]
Read More >Who should care most about college?
Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe tackles some reminders for parents of athletes while watching their kids’ games. Here’s his overarching message: “The thing parents need to remember is that it’s about the kids. It’s not about the parents. In brief: Try not to care about the game(s) more than your child cares.” That’s good […]
Read More >Dare to dream
Some students spend so much time worrying about getting into their chosen colleges that they don’t take the time to dream about what they would do once they actually get there. That’s like applying for a dream job and having no idea why you want to work there, or more importantly, what you hope to […]
Read More >Need to find a quality online course?
The advent of online courses gives a lot of flexibility to high school students who want to take a class that isn’t offered by their high school, that they can’t take because of a scheduling conflict, or that simply piques their interest. But it also frequently leads to the question of whether or not the […]
Read More >For private counselors: managing families vs. leading them
Marcus Buckingham is the author of several best-selling books on management and leadership (two of the best are here and here). One of his insights is that management and leadership are not the same thing. Great managers turn each employee’s particular talent into performance, and they recognize that what works for one person may not for […]
Read More >For Counselors: Common App webinar
The Common Application folks are hosting a free webinar on August 16 for counselors interested in learning about the latest updates and changes to the Common App, including new features in the system for letters of recommendation. All the information, and the link to register, is here.
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