College Admissions Guidance

Blog posts about college admissions topics such as essays, extracurriculars,  planning, mental health, etc.

Preparing for College Visits: What to Expect colleges list future planning networking sophomore year Apr 25, 2023

If you're a high school student who is planning to attend college after graduation, one of the most important steps in the process is visiting the campuses that interest you. A college visit gives...

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Building Relationships with Teachers and Counselors future planning networking sophomore year Apr 25, 2023

High school can be a challenging time for many students, but building strong relationships with teachers and counselors can make the journey much easier. These professionals can provide guidance,...

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Building Leadership Skills: Opportunities for Sophomores extracurricular activities future planning networking sophomore year Apr 25, 2023

As a sophomore in high school, you may be wondering how you can start building leadership skills. Leadership skills are not only important for your personal growth, but they also play a crucial...

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Preparing for College Interviews: Tips and Strategies future planning junior year networking Apr 25, 2023

College interviews can be nerve-wracking, but they are an important part of the college application process. The interview is a chance for you to showcase your personality and highlight your...

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How Extracurriculars and Leadership Tie Into College Applications extracurricular activities future planning junior year networking Apr 25, 2023

As a high school student, you may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of applying to college. While grades and test scores are important, admissions officers also consider extracurricular activities,...

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What to Expect During a College Campus Visit future planning networking senior year Apr 10, 2023

Visiting college campuses is an essential part of the college application process. It allows students to get a feel for the campus, meet with faculty and staff, and learn about the university's...

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Tips for a Successful College Interview application strategy networking senior year Apr 10, 2023

The college interview is an opportunity for applicants to showcase their personalities, interests, and passions beyond what can be conveyed on a piece of paper. It can also provide an opportunity...

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How to Plan For Your Recommendation Letters future planning networking senior year Apr 10, 2023

Recommendation letters are a crucial component of the college application process, and in this article, I’d like to provide some insights about their nature as well as resources from both...

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Talk to the profs... they don't bite application strategy networking Sep 22, 2021

It is incredibly advantageous to have faculty supporters at your target school. A strong recommendation letter from the orchestra head or a professor you did research with will carry a lot of...

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Merit Scholarship planning financial planning future planning networking Sep 21, 2021
The merit scholarship criteria are part of your college's list planning and should be documented as such part of your final priorities for the admissions. Finding colleges that give good merit...
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Valuable insights from students at target college future planning networking Apr 21, 2021

Check out https://toolkit4college.wordpress.com These students are happy to share their learnings and why they made that college their priority. Shreya is amongst an amazing team of...

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