Last month, I published "30 Colleges, 30 Collegewise Guides to Getting In" on this blog. I gave away a lot of advice about how to approach the application essays for each college, and I even included samples of what a good response might sound like. It should go without saying that you shouldn't lift those […]
Read More >Some advice on choosing activities…
What you choose to do outside the classroom, and the passion with which you pursue it, tells the colleges a lot about the potential impact you are likely to make on their campuses. As you think about how you want to spend your time outside the classroom, here are some pointers to keep in mind: […]
Read More >Starting from scratch
"We don't know anything." I hear that occasionally from parents and students who have no idea where to start with college planning. Any family who takes these five steps will be more informed and in control of their student's college destiny. If you've come to the realization that you should be doing more, but […]
Read More >Ten ways seniors can still ruin your college applications
We're getting close to the end of college application season. And unfortunately, the mad rush to finish can lead some seniors to making some big mistakes. So here are some things to avoid. And just to clarify, these are things you should not do. 1. If you send an email to an admissions office, completely […]
Read More >Lost arts
I think every high school student would be well served to master these ten skills. How to shake someone’s hand, look them in the eye, and introduce yourself. How to call someone you don’t know and articulately ask a question. How to write a thoughtful, appropriately composed and punctuated email that makes a good first impression. […]
Read More >Another reason to love Wikipedia
Sure, you can't necessarily believe EVERYTHING you read on Wikipedia. But everyone’s favorite research tool can also be used in the college search. Wikipedia has great college write-ups that include information on everything from the make-up of the student body to dorm life descriptions and listings of notable alumni. And really, who wouldn't want to […]
Read More >Free guidance from admissions officers
Few people are doing more to calm the college admissions frenzy than the The Education Conservancy is. And they give some pretty great advice from admissions officers on how to take control of the college admissions process. It's worth forwarding on to your friends and to parents who seem far too wound up in the […]
Read More >The wisdom and merits of exploring less visible colleges
I once did a seminar about how to choose colleges, and while trying to make the point that you shouldn't apply to a school just because it's famous, I turned to a student in the audience and asked, "Would you ask someone to marry you just because she was good looking and rich?" The kid […]
Read More >The backlash against over-parenting
Time Magazine recently ran a cover story about the dangers of over-parenting. The author presents an argument that hovering less and allowing kids to find their own way actually produces happier kids…and happier parents. And there is some pretty compelling evidence supporting the method of "letting them grow by letting go." We've watched over 2500 […]
Read More >Colleges that Change Lives
Marketing author Seth Godin recently published a recommended reading list on his blog. And I was happy to see one of our favorites show up–even happier to hear his take: "The more you learn about the industry of marketing colleges, the more skeptical you'll become of the $150,000 famous school degree. Every high school parent […]
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