A few years ago, I began hearing the idea of creating a “brand” so a student would be better highlighted to colleges during the admissions

Over the past ten years as a college counselor, I have been asked countless times by families: Does my student need to visit a college

The process of choosing the right colleges to apply to can take time. Beyond figuring out the right academic and social fit, families also need

GRADE 12 Important Points Organize yourself by setting up a separate folder for each college you are considering. Keep all information and correspondence relating to

Each August, I find myself thinking how quickly the summer has gone by and I get myself psyched-up for the fall college admissions kickoff. This

If you ask most students applying to college, transferring from one college to another, or even those applying to graduate school what aspects of the

When it comes to thinking about how the college experience and application process has been impacted by Covid-19,  there are multiple articles, opinions, and blogs

Summer is here and the pressure to fill it up with non-stop activities, programs, or travel plans can sometimes get in the way of the

The excitement surrounding the college process is how it gives students the opportunity to explore what’s next after high school, thinking about the future, preparing

When I meet with students during an initial consultation, I ask many questions about grades, test scores, favorite and least favorite subjects, and extracurricular activities.