While there may be some reasons to attend a summer program held at a prestigious college, I’ve written before that gaining an inherent admissions advantage isn’t one of them. Parke Muth, a current admissions consultant and former associate dean of admission at the University of Virginia, makes the point even more effectively here on his […]
Read More >More free FAFSA help
Applying for financial aid always starts with completing the FAFSA. And fortunately, the National College Access Network (NCAN) is hosting free events around the country to help families complete this crucial form correctly. You can get a listing here of the events in your state.
Read More >Don’t save your work ethic
Yesterday, I listened to a radio interview with comedian Kevin Hart who explained that he doesn’t do anything half-heartedly. If he’s going to do it, he goes all in, a trait that was evident even when he worked in a mall as a shoe salesman before hitting it big. His attitude was that if he […]
Read More >On the value of internships
Students and parents often ask us about the admissions value of a summer internship. They’ve heard tales of students interning in seemingly impressive sectors and don’t want to be left at an admissions disadvantage. But just because an internship sounds prestigious doesn’t mean it will necessarily help your chances of admission. A student whose parent leverages […]
Read More >For parents: what to do during the younger years
In some locations, one of the worst effects of the escalating admissions arms race is the push of preparation to kids who are not even out of elementary school yet. It makes me cringe when a parent asks how they can help their third-grader choose appropriate after-school activities [that will help them get into college […]
Read More >For private counselors: when should you work for free?
The best private college counselors in our industry love to share, contribute, and do their part. They work with under-resourced students pro-bono. They present at conferences. They share information and best practices with others who need it. And they do those things without regard for payment. They’re not all about the money. But smart business […]
Read More >When others plant problems
Imagine a friend you trust saying to you: “I keep hearing that if bedbugs make their way into your house, it’s impossible to get rid of them. We just scheduled an expensive treatment that will protect our home. You should think about doing it, too.” Thirty seconds ago, you didn’t have a bedbug problem. Now […]
Read More >Your FAFSA starting point
College applicants, it’s time to complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). But before you do, please head over to the Edvisors free online tutorial which will help you avoid both frustration and mistakes. The tutorial also includes a link to the even more detailed, but still free, Filing the FAFSA: The Edvisors Guide […]
Read More >You’re in charge
I’ve written before that just getting a college degree isn’t so special anymore, that what you can actually do is more important than the name of your school or your major, and that the best way to set yourself up for post-college success is to build a remarkable college career. Even my favorite blogger agrees. […]
Read More >After you click “Submit”
We weren’t surprised to see that Sophie Martin’s advice for seniors who’ve just submitted their applications is spot-on. She’s not just a writer at the Tufts University admissions blog and a member of the Tufts class of 2019 who just went through this process herself. Sophie is also a former Collegewise student (a fact she points […]
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