Facing Admission Bummers

Facing Admission Bummers

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...
Know Your College Admission Terms

Know Your College Admission Terms

The admissions process brings some confusing terminology.  Educate yourself with our handy guide. Regular Decision (RD)- Choose this if you need the most time to complete your application before the deadline. Early Action (EA)- Students applying EA usually must...
College Counseling by the Numbers

College Counseling by the Numbers

According to the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the average high school student only receives about 38 minutes a year in college planning time with their high school counselor.  How can that be? you might be thinking.  They should be...