Many students lead their college search discussions with, “I want to go to (insert schools here).” But when you focus on where, specifically, you want to go, the process gets more stressful. You don’t ultimately get to make the decision whether or not you go. Those colleges have to admit you first. So your college […]
Read More >Give enthusiasm
It’s hard to understate the power of genuine enthusiasm. It’s the difference between the kid who sits in class because he has to be there and the one who’s really interested in chemistry and asks questions about the lab work. It's the difference between the counselor who loves visiting and learning about new […]
Read More >If the U Fits in the press
If the U Fits and my co-author, Rob Franek, had a busy week on the press circuit (screen shots are below). Thanks to those of you who bought a copy—I hope you’re enjoying it.
Read More >For parents: Financial aid strategies for 9th-11th graders
If you’re a parent of a high school freshman, sophomore or junior, here are three strategies to maximize your financial aid when your student applies to college: 1. Open a 529 college savings plan. Saving is the best strategy to pay for college. And even if your student is in high school, it’s never too […]
Read More >Five things that matter more than where you go to college
Aja Frost is only a freshman in college (at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo). But she already has a pretty good handle on what it takes to be successful in life, as revealed in her post Five Things That Matter More Than Where You Go To College. I write here often that what you do […]
Read More >Multiple-choice doesn’t equal caring
My wife and I bought a new car recently. And today, just as they told us we would, we received an email asking us to rate our buying experience. I clicked the link to the survey and started answering their questions about how I would rate the appearance of the facility, the selection available, the […]
Read More >If the U Fits on sale today
In August 2012, I self-published my college admissions book, If the U Fits. It sold steadily for almost two years (and not just to my own mother who purchased approximately 20 copies). Jay Mathews of the Washington Post wrote a column about it. The self-published If the U Fits had a good run. Now I […]
Read More >Parents: Avoid these five mistakes when news arrives
Parents have an important role to play when admissions news arrives—to model mature, healthy behavior for your student. It’s not always easy (is any part of parenting?), but if you avoid these five mistakes, you’ll be well on your way: 1. Withholding celebration. Don’t reserve your celebration for an admission from the dream college. Your […]
Read More >Course selection advice for rising seniors
The senior year counts in college admissions, and the courses you select will be an important part of your evaluation. Colleges want to see that you continue to challenge yourself rather than let the party start too early. I’ve written before about course selection considerations for seniors, but here are a few more for this […]
Read More >Give them what they came to hear
Yesterday I interviewed a former admissions officer from a highly selective college who’s considering joining Collegewise. I asked what he’d learned from giving so many presentations at high schools. His (paraphrased) answer: “I learned to think about what people really came to hear about. Nobody at those presentations came to learn about our history or […]
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