School counselors and teachers tasked with writing letters of recommendation for eager college-bound seniors would likely agree that the job, although a welcomed honor, is a labor of love. Educators spend countless hours drafting detailed and personalized letters on behalf of students in order to support their achievements. Often, letters are crafted with ease, knowing…
Each year, thousands of American high school students decide to attend university in the UK, studying at one of the many high-quality universities in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Studying abroad for the entire university experience can give American students (defined as US Citizens) a new perspective and new opportunities to learn and grow.…
It may have been a while since you’ve been on a college campus. For your child, they may never have been to a college outside a sporting event or musical competition. Visiting colleges is an integral part of the college process as your student will learn about academics, become familiar with physical layouts, and ultimately…
Applying to college is often an overwhelming process. There are many decisions to make, steps to take, essays to write, and deadlines to meet. Here is what our article will cover: One decision that can prove confusing and rather challenging comes early in the application year when you choose if and what schools you might…
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all facets of education. In fact, it has caused the greatest disruption of education systems in history. Among that disruption was the cancellation of many SAT and ACT test dates in 2020. Students were left without options. Colleges and universities across the U.S. scrambled to reinvent…
When all factors are similar, it may seem very hard but the most unique thing about the application review is how the student chose to tell their story; how they decided to weave all the pieces together to make their (hopefully) indelible mark on the application reader. The admissions reader is left with deciding whether…
Millions of high school students play all kinds of sports, but only a small percentage will become a “recruited” athlete with the possibility of earning a college scholarship. Here are some tips that might help:
There are two parts of most college applications that you can still influence: your essay (or personal statement) and the letters of recommendation. It might seem strange to include the recommendation letters since you don’t actually write them, or even see them, but by asking the right person(s), you can make an important impact on…
Most students take the ACT for the first time in either February or April of their junior year. Unfortunately, not many students will hit a home run on their first ACT sitting. But don’t worry, you can take the ACT again; actually, you can take the ACT up to 12 times but I wouldn’t advise…
Most of the 4000 colleges in the U.S. offer four different types of college application deadlines, each with different dates and policies: Regular Decision (RD), Early Action (EA), Early Decision (ED), and Rolling admissions (RA). This Article Will Discuss The Following: Most of these application options have strict deadlines (unless rare circumstances happen like the…