How to Craft Compelling Personal Statements and Supplemental Essays
Supplemental essays and personal statements are crucial points of all college applications. In the highest strata of the college admissions landscape, top high school students will compete against their peers for a spot in one of the top US colleges. With schools becoming more selective year over year, students must take a strategic approach to […]
How to Pick a Safety School
How to Pick a Safety School If you have started researching colleges, you may have heard that it’s important to keep one or two safety schools on your list. While the prospect of attending an Ivy League or similarly prestigious school might be alluring, you are far from guaranteed admission at top schools due to […]
Liberal Arts Colleges vs. Universities: Which School is Best for You?
Liberal Arts Colleges vs. Universities: Which Type of School is Best for You? As you are starting your college search, the vast majority of schools you see will fall into one of two categories: liberal arts colleges vs. universities. You probably have a general understanding of the differences between the two, but the designations can […]
Can I Get Into an Ivy? 4 Key Ways to Know if You Qualify for Top Schools
Can I get into an Ivy? 4 key ways to know if you qualify for top schools Every year, thousands of high schoolers ask themselves: Can I get into an Ivy? The answer? Probably not. That’s just statistics. Most people— even most highly qualified people— will not get into an Ivy League School. In 2016, […]
Building a College List that is Right for You
Building a College List that is Right for You Building a college list list is one of the most important steps in the application process. Too ambitious of a list, and you could end up with very few or no acceptances. Too uninspiring of a list, and you will feel like you did not push yourself […]