Previously, I mentioned the factors to consider whether going on the waitlist is right for you and what you should do once on the waitlist to improve your chances. In this article, we’ll elaborate on those factors and describe actionable…
College admissions is a confusing process so it’s unsurprising that many applicants have difficulty navigating it each year – and the waitlist process is no different. So what should you do if you’re waitlisted at your first-choice school? Should you…
In this article, you’ll learn why my college essays and extracurriculars worked so well together in the college admission process. It will also serve as the third and final part of this series. To recap… …here’s what I wrote in…
In this article, you’ll learn about what I wrote in my college essays and I will offer my thoughts as to why I think they were successful in the college admission process. Click here for part two to learn about…
Imagine this, you purchased a weekly subscription to your favorite magazine. The first year was amazing but by year two, you’re told your current plan will be canceled and you now have to pay twice as much for a monthly…
If you’re thinking about applying for scholarships, you probably know that you must report every scholarship you win, which will result in scholarship displacement. Scholarship displacement is the practice of reducing your financial aid package by your scholarship amount so…
Imagine this, you just won an outside scholarship and you’re over the moon. Although you already receive financial aid, you could really use the extra money to pay for college. “I’m glad all of my hard work paid off,” you…
What is depression and how is it different from sadness? If you’re like most people then odds are you probably don’t know the difference between depression and sadness – and who can blame you when they are very similar? For…
As many colleges shift from test-based admissions, there will be an increased focus on soft skills, essays, extracurriculars, and, in particular, letters of recommendation. These letters are a window into your character and who you are as a person. Do…
Do you want to continue learning outside of class or pick up a new skill? Well, the internet is a great start because it hosts millions of free online resources (and still counting!) so there is a good chance that…