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7 tips for a successful college campus visit

7 Tips for a Successful College Campus Visit

By Haley Artime / 04/10/2025

Visiting college campuses can be one of the most exciting and informative parts of the application process. However, with so many students competing for limited tour spots and information sessions, planning ahead is crucial. Many students can only visit a campus once before applying, so making the most of each college campus visit is key.…

How to get published as an undergrad

How to Get Published as an Undergrad

By Solomon Team / 04/04/2025

In college, you’ll find many ways to learn outside of regular classes. Unlike high school, college not only lets you try out new majors and delve deeper into your chosen field but also offers great facilities, resources, and support to help you grow intellectually. This Article Will Discuss The Following: Colleges and universities provide various…

How to Ace a College Admissions Interview

By Grace Chee / 03/28/2025

Preparing your best college application and applying to colleges is a multifaceted process. The hard work you demonstrated throughout high school culminates in carefully crafted essays and activity lists–a few components of your overall application that are essential for sharing your narrative. Once you finally submit your application, you may find that a specific college…

Why Are Some Colleges Test Optional?

Why Are Some Colleges Test Optional?

By Alexis Colbert / 01/13/2025

The Common Application and Coalition Application have helped mainstream and simplify the application process for students allowing them to apply to multiple schools using the same form versus decades past when students filled out single paper applications for each college. Despite using one (or only a few) platforms to submit your college applications, you still…

What to look for in a College?

What to look for in a college?

By Shayla Lebeck / 11/08/2024

What are the top reasons students choose a specific school? According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are roughly 4,000 degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the United States [1]. That means, there are upwards of 4,000 choices out there for students when deciding on a college in the US (yikes!). Regardless of if you…

Build good study habits

How to build strong study habits

By Maura Connors / 10/25/2024

Developing effective study habits is crucial for academic success, yet it requires patience and strategy. In today’s fast-paced world, students face various challenges, from rigorous academic demands to extracurricular commitments. However, with the right approach, anyone can cultivate habits that promote learning and achievement. Setting Attainable Goals The journey towards good study habits begins with…

Video: Introduction to BS/MD Admissions and Application Process

Navigating the BS/MD Application Process

By Dillan Villavisanis / 09/10/2024

Understanding the BS/MD admissions process is crucial for high school students aiming for a direct path to medical school. These programs, which blend undergraduate and medical education, are as competitive—if not more—than many top-tier undergraduate programs and demand impeccable academic and personal records. At Solomon Admissions Consulting, the expert team, including Medical School and BS/MD…

Why does research experience matter?

Why does research experience matter?

By Solomon Team / 08/23/2024

Updated: August 2024 (Originally published: January 2018) The Importance of Research Experience for High School Students Students often hear the word “research,” but they might not fully understand what it means. It’s a term that pops up in phrases like “do your research,” which simply means digging deeper to learn more about something. But in…

Understanding the Common Black College Application (CBCA)

Understanding the Common Black College Application (CBCA)

By Marisa Herrera / 06/14/2024

The Common Black College Application (CBCA) is a one-stop shop for African American students seeking to attend historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The CBCA streamlines the college application process by allowing students to submit one application to multiple HBCUs, thus saving time and effort. Recruiting talented students The CBCA helps provide a broader pool…

College Application Red Flags

College Application Red Flags

By Haley Artime / 03/22/2024

You can browse the internet all day to find ways to strengthen your college application profile, but what about things NOT to do?  Here are 7 college application red flags that will weaken your application and hurt your admissions chances: Students might be trying to think outside the box to make a better impression and…