Since I announced back in February that Collegewise would be building training programs for high school counselors, nearly 400 counselors have signed up to be kept informed of what we’re releasing, and when. And while I certainly hope that interest leads them to eventually enroll in what we build, we’ve never been worried about this […]
Read More >Good sports
The New York Times recently interviewed college coaches from a variety of sports about what they look for when recruiting prospective student athletes. Of course, the advice pertains to students who are hoping to play sports in college. But I’m sharing the link, and some excerpts below, because as the introduction to the article notes, […]
Read More >Got academic work to complete this summer?
Many students, especially those in AP classes, have assignments to complete this summer—reading, problem sets, papers, etc.—before returning to school in the fall. If you’ve got some academic items on the summer to-do list, you might wish things were different. You might wish that you could enjoy your summer assignment-free. You might wish for a […]
Read More >Don’t start with the thank you
Here’s an easy-to-follow piece of advice to help you write a nice thank-you note, courtesy of this NPR story that appeared a decade ago. Lemony Snicket’s Advice on How to Write a Nice Thank-You Note 1. Do not start with the thank you. 2. Start with any other sentence. If you first say, “Thank you […]
Read More >For counselors: your best season yet?
Counselors who will soon be helping the Class of 2018 apply to college have a lot of changes to contend with this year—a new SAT, the Coalition Application, and the Prior-Prior-Year for the FAFSA, in particular. Considering how dedicated most counselors are to their students, it’s no surprise that so many of the counselors I […]
Read More >Five tips for parents who’ve been through this before
For parents who have been through the college admissions process before, your familiarity with the territory can lead to a much smoother, more enjoyable ride for you and for your younger kids. But it can also lead to frustration if your veteran expectations don’t align with college admissions reality. So here are five tips for […]
Read More >Learn how to write a college essay before you start
Today I get to do one of my favorite activities of the year—present a college essay seminar to Collegewise families in the Seattle area. I always enjoy the opportunity to dust off my presentation chops and get in front of families who are just about to start this process under the expert guidance of our […]
Read More >Unnecessary at best, misleading at worst
There’s a reason that nearly 850* U.S. colleges and universities have stopped requiring SAT or ACT scores, with more joining that list every year. Scores on these exams have nothing interesting to tell us beyond what can be learned about an applicant in other ways, particularly when it’s possible to sit down with him or […]
Read More >High expectations + unconditional love
I consider myself an odd combination of a parenting novice and parenting expert. My son is 18 months old, and I’m the first to admit that in spite of all the books, websites, and other sources of supposed parenting expertise that my wife and I have consumed since we learned he was on the way, every […]
Read More >Those who do
Chris, a Collegewise counselor and former MIT admissions counselor, shares this recent post from MIT Dean of Admissions, Stu Schmill, about what they look for—and don’t look for—in prospective students. In simple terms, we want students to pursue the things that interest them with energy and enthusiasm. We want students to make decisions that are […]
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