Will Geiger

“We read applications holistically.” I can’t recall how many times I said that as an admission officer. I probably said it hundreds of times per year in presentations to students, …

I put my coffee cup on my desk and sat down. I was on a roll. This was on my sixth essay of the day. As an admissions officer, some …

“Will, you have some mail,” I heard my mom say. I rushed over to the kitchen table and saw an envelope with my name on it. Most 15-year-olds don’t receive …

Dan shifted uncomfortably in his seat. He was dressed up in a button-down shirt and slacks--it was clear to me that he had not chosen his attire. Generally, high school …

Building a successful college list is all about managing risk. When thinking about your college list, it is natural to focus on the most competitive schools. These are also the …

Although it was the Tuesday after spring break, I could still see snow outside my office window. That’s “spring” in New England for you. At 9 am sharp, Mark arrived …

I opened up Jack’s file and started reading his application in the order that I read every application. First, I scrolled to the transcript and noticed a sea of “A” …

There are more than 1000 Test-Optional and Test Flexible Colleges. Jessica walked into my office looking defeated. She sat down in a chair, her shoulders slumped. “My scores went down…” …