Arun said something during our webinar on highly-selective college admissions that really stuck with me. He said that the students he’s worked with who get into the most selective colleges are often those who have shown the most initiative, rather than those who showed an ability “just to execute.” That distinction applies for any student trying […]
Read More >How did you get better today?
I have a friend whose 13-year-old son keeps a post-it on his desk that reads, “What did you do to get better today?” What a great question for all of us to ask ourselves. The query doesn’t ask about the outcomes; it’s about the effort. And it doesn’t specify what area of your life to evaluate. […]
Read More >We’re hiring in Southern California
Our office in Mission Viejo, California, is bursting at the seams. So we’re hiring another college counselor to join us. All of the details about the job and how to apply are here. Orange County is home base for Collegewise. It’s not just the place where it all began (I started Collegewise out of my […]
Read More >What is your studying routine?
When it’s time for you to get academic work done—do you have a routine? Is there a place you go, a method you use, a particular time you start, or anything else you’ve identified as the way that works best for you? The best students usually have an answer, and it’s not because they’ve found […]
Read More >When financial aid changes
One of the best reasons to apply to colleges that are both a good fit and a place where you have a strong chance of acceptance is that you’re also more likely to get financial aid. Financial aid offices earmark a certain percentage of money every year just to lure academically appealing students. This practice, called preferential […]
Read More >Free webinar: summer planning
Last month, we released our Collegewise Summer Planning Guide, which has since been downloaded several thousand times. This Thursday, the authors will be presenting the following webinar and taking your questions about how to plan a summer that is both productive and enjoyable. Collegewise Summer Planning Webinar Thursday, April 23 5 p.m. – 6 […]
Read More >Mistakes made, and a link to our webinar
Last Thursday, we offered our first free Collegewise webinar, this one on highly-selective college admissions. Exactly 177 people had registered. We had prepared and practiced and were ready to “wow” our attendees. Then, after some audio trouble ten minutes in, one of our presenters was trying to reboot the connection and accidentally ended the meeting. […]
Read More >What won’t change?
From the article, “Jeff Bezos’ [founder of Amazon] brilliant advice for anyone running a business”: “If you want to build a successful, sustainable business, don’t ask yourself what could change in the next ten years that could affect your company. Instead, ask yourself what won’t change, and then put all your energy and effort into […]
Read More >Fast-forward to the end
Scary movies build fear with suspense. What’s going to happen? Is someone hiding behind that door? Who’s the real killer? But by the end, all the fear is gone because the suspense is lifted. In fact, some of those previously scary scenes may seem less so in retrospect. The uncertainty is what made it unnerving. […]
Read More >Open for business in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Collegewise is now open for business in Ridgewood, New Jersey under the stewardship of Kira Grant, former senior assistant director of admission at Vassar and a previous member of our dynamic counseling duo in the Closter office. If you live in the Ridgewood area and would like some help with your college planning, you can learn more about […]
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