by Sophie Herron, on May 29, 2014 11:59:00 AM
We know college is a huge investment—of time and money—and as a busy student, navigating the financial aid process and applying for scholarships on top of the regular application process can feel …
Read Storyby Sophie Herron, on May 28, 2014 10:00:00 AM
As a college-bound student, you know you need to make admissions officers remember you, and that in an admissions pool that is overflowing with great students, your personal essay is …
Read Storyby Sophie Herron, on May 23, 2014 3:14:00 PM
Michelle Sheu, our intern and one of our students is graduating in just under a month. She will be attending one of her top choice schools, Macaulay Honors at Baruch! We …
Read Storyby Carol Barash, PhD, on May 21, 2014 11:30:00 AM
I get a lot of questions about college application essays. What are the best topics? Should I write about my service trip to Indonesia? What about my mother’s illness? Is …
Read Storyby Sophie Herron, on May 13, 2014 11:30:00 AM
Between AP exams, SATs and ACTs, and keeping up with exams and papers, students often find junior spring the most stressful time in all of high school! We know you …
Read Storyby Carol Barash, PhD, on May 8, 2014 11:28:00 AM
What should students write about in their college application essays? I get this question from student after student: What should I write about to get into college? What are admissions …
Read Storyby Carol Barash, PhD, on May 6, 2014 11:43:00 AM
During my webinar last week, students and parents asked how to write about painful life experiences—illness, poverty, trauma—in their college application essays. These questions come up a lot: Can I …
Read Storyby Carol Barash, PhD, on May 1, 2014 12:39:00 PM
Today seniors choose which colleges they’ll attend this fall. We applaud your achievements, and look forward to hearing stories from your journeys! Juniors, start your engines: it’s your turn. Admissions …
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