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 | 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...
by foundationscc | Dec 10, 2020 | admission
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...
by foundationscc | Dec 10, 2020 | admission
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...
