by foundationscc | Jun 14, 2021 | admission, college visits
As COVID-19 vaccinations rise (thanks, science!), more colleges are re-opening to visitors. If you’re able to get on the road, the summer offers an opportunity to make up for lost time and visit schools. Visiting colleges in person matters to get an overall feel for...
by foundationscc | May 4, 2021 | admission, College planning, expertise
It was the start of a relaxing evening when a panicked series of texts came in from one of our students. A parent from their school had approached them at a school event and offered unsolicited advice about scheduling, college admissions, and what colleges want to...
by foundationscc | Apr 8, 2021 | admission, College planning
One of the biggest concerns parents bring to us is that they want their child to go to a “good” school. When pressed to define what “good” means, name recognition– prestige– tends to emerge. “Top” schools with...
by foundationscc | Feb 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
“It’s only $500. I’m not even going to bother applying. It’s not worth my time.” Sigh. These predictable words make college counselors cry a single tear. Here’s why you SHOULD apply for that low-dollar scholarship: Have you...
by foundationscc | Dec 18, 2020 | admission
I was talking with a friend tonight, and she said although she was prepared, it really stung when her kid was waitlisted at a highly selective university. She felt her child, a 4.0 student active in several activities who is genuinely just a great human, deserved to...
