I often write in posts (here’s one, another, and another) that what you do in college will be more important than where you do it. You have as much or more influence on the return on your collegiate investment of time and money as your college does. Casey in our Marin County, California office pointed […]
Read More >What makes you impressive in college admissions?
Study skills author Cal Newport has an interesting take on what it takes for a high school student to become impressive in college admission terms. From his blog (his book that he references is here): One of the big ideas in the book is that exceptionally impressive accomplishments are rarely planned out in advance. They […]
Read More >The magic of the right fit
I love the magic that happens when a college student first realizes he or she has found the perfect place to spend the next four years. My colleague Arun once wrote a newsletter to our Collegewise families recalling the campus tradition at his beloved alma mater, the University of Chicago, that takes place on Thursday […]
Read More >Are critics of the liberal arts wrong?
From a Time Magazine story, Critics of the Liberal Arts Are Wrong: Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education fret about graduates’ job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under these circumstances, it is natural to look […]
Read More >Attend a free Collegewise seminar in your area
Our Collegewise offices are offering free seminars on college admissions and essays in the following areas. If you'd like some good advice about how to have a less stressful, more successful ride to college, we'd love to meet you. I apologize if some of the seminars in your area have already taken place. It's my […]
Read More >Is community college the right choice for you?
As seniors move closer to the application process, it’s not uncommon for some families to ask, “Should our student go to community college instead?” Maybe the student doesn’t seem ready for college. Maybe the family can’t afford four years of tuition and would prefer a less expensive route. Maybe the student wants to attend a […]
Read More >On finding mentors
Harry Parker, Harvard’s legendary crew coach, passed away in June after 51 seasons spent coaching and mentoring Harvard rowers. As I’ve written about before, my brother rowed for Harry at Harvard. And in spite of the fact that he lives and works in the Czech Republic, my brother returned to Cambridge yesterday and joined over […]
Read More >How to make better decisions
The college search and application process is full of important decisions. Should you take AP chem.? Should you apply early decision? Should you major in business, or go to school out of state, or apply to the same schools your friends are considering? It can be overwhelming trying to make the right choices knowing that […]
Read More >Three application themes worth considering
When you’re filling out applications and writing your essays, consider highlighting these three themes. 1. What have you really enjoyed doing in high school?Whether it’s reading books in English, playing on the volleyball team, or volunteering with your church, if you loved doing it, don’t hide the love. Even a hobby can be worth sharing […]
Read More >For counselors: anchor with agreement
Our Collegewise counselors like to be conservative with college lists. It’s fine for students to apply to 2-3 schools out of their reach. But we prefer our students to have balanced college lists where 2/3 of their schools fall in the “target” or “safety” categories—schools where we feel they have a good or nearly certain […]
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