This past weekend, on April 5th, the ACT started to roll out its new version, the “Core ACT.” Ever since what felt a bit like a...

Earlier this week, a client reached out to me to ask a question that I get often, but it’s a question that seems to be bubbling up more...

As an educational consultant, it’s my job to—well—educate. And, truth be told, fielding questions is undoubtedly the part of my job that...

Paying for college: Even writing those words evokes a twinge of anxiety. Many of you might have the same reaction. It’s inherently a...

It’s one of those things that feels a bit like a gnat. Mildly plaguing, the thought comes and goes, lazily flits about. It feels easier...

Picture this: It’s time to try out for a sports team. You put in the time and showcase your dedication, you demonstrate a genuine passion...

Early Action, Early Decision 1, Restrictive Early Action, Regular Decision, Early Decision 2, Rolling Admission. There are so many...

December is a month often characterized by wishes and wonder. It’s candy canes and caroling. Lights and laughter. But if you’re a high...

Aunt Joanie is at it again. Curious and with a genuine desire to connect, it’s as if she meticulously prepared beforehand with 3x5...

Your heart skips a beat. You thought you’d checked your application meticulously—it seemed like hundreds of times (and, well, it probably...

It’s mid October. And while for most people that means steady sightings of ghosts, ghouls, and goblins, for seniors everywhere mid...

Let’s cut to the chase. Junior year is, in a word, busy. It’s an outright sprint. In fact, for some students, it can feel a lot like that...

“This school is ranked higher than that one, so I’ll apply to the better school.” In my line of work, it’s not uncommon to hear...

Fresh new kicks. A blemish free backpack (but not for long). Crisp college-ruled paper and the only pens acceptable for note taking...

It’s “game day” in the world of college admission. It’s go time. Ask any educational consultant, and they’ll tell you that August 1st is...

Small word, huge presence: It’s no secret that one of the most challenging aspects of the college admission process is the stress. Think...

Let’s cut to the chase: Fifteen years of educational consulting has taught me that campus tours are not only the most effective way to...

College admission is quite the puzzle. There are so many funky, intricate pieces, some more easy to fit than others. But you know when...