We’ve got five new faces joining our Irvine, CA office next week—one counselor, two assistant counselors and two essay specialists. And just as we do whenever anyone starts at Collegewise, we’ve just finished revamping and preparing all three training programs for them to complete. We’ve spent a lot of time interviewing and selecting these people, […]
Read More >For counselors: how to handle parent involvement in college essays
A counselor at one of my college essay workshops last week asked me how to deal with a parent who's pushing her own essay idea on her kid, especially if the idea is a cliche. There's no magic formula, but here are a few things we do in these situations at Collegewise. 1. Ask the […]
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Read More >Five ways college essays differ from academic essays
When you write your college essays, some of the rules are different from those you follow when writing an essay for your high school English class. Here are five examples: 1. It's OK to use the word "I." In fact, you have to use "I." It gets a little weird writing an essay about yourself […]
Read More >One way to make writing recommendations easier
A counselor at a conference I attended recently said she can write up to 12 letters of recommendation a day during her busy season by using voice recognition software. In fact, she said it was the best $100 she's ever spent. Instead of typing, you just speak–the software types for you. I've never used it, […]
Read More >A great way to prepare for the “Why this college?” question
A lot of students struggle when faced with the popular college prompt, "Tell us why you've decided to apply here." Colleges are looking for students who have done some thoughtful college soul-searching, who've really considered what they want their college experiences to be like. That's why a long description of facts and features you got […]
Read More >Going to college isn’t so special anymore
It’s a rough market out there for recent college grads, with lots them surprised to be washing dishes, working retail, or answering phones for a living. And while a lot of that is due to a still struggling economy, another reason is one that doesn’t seem to get a lot of attention. Just having a […]
Read More >Summer to-do’s for seniors
Summer is our busiest time of year here at Collegewise. That’s because while applications aren’t due until later in the fall, our seniors get started over the summer so they can submit all of their applications weeks—and even months—before the deadlines without ever stressing about the volume of work. Here are a few things our […]
Read More >Stand out by telling stories
Dan Heath is the co-author of "Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die." In this 16-minute podcast, “Making You Stick,” he talks about how to stand out from the pack when the pack is crowded, including when writing college essays and applying to college. You can download it here: MakingYouStick I disagree […]
Read More >On last impressions
Every year in June, Collegewise families are invited to re-enroll in the next level of our program. Most continue with us, but not all. Some decide that they just don't need a college counselor or that their student should go to community college first. Other times, we mutually decide that we're not a great fit […]
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