I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from a parent… Q: Are summer programs really worth it? A: Yes, and no. Here’s the deal with summer programs…on an activities list, they look good. The applicant spent part of the summer on...
I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from applicants… Q: Do I really need to take the SAT/ACT and submit a good score? A: Yes! (Sorry) You do! Sure, schools are going test optional ((Harvard for another two years, UC test blind for the...
I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from parents… Q: What can we do to prepare for a “Why” essay? A: A few things…1) Visit the school for either and official or unofficial visit. Spend an entire day there, visit...
I get questions all the time. Here’s a popular one I receive from parents… Q: What makes one essay better than another? A: Great question! Complicated answer. Creating a college essay is a creative endeavor – not unlike painting a portrait or making a...
1. Where you apply means more than it ever has. Parents and applicants put a lot of time and effort into their school list. Too often I hear, “Stanford is my dream school!” Dreams are good. But a dream that has little chance of becoming a reality is not. I...
