College Buzzword of the Day: AUTHENTIC The Class of 2023 is currently immersed in writing the dreaded “personal essay.” Dreaded because instead of being proud of who they are, students often feel pressure to manufacture exceptionalism. College admissions officers say they are looking for authenticity, but students are unsure of how to deliver that narrative.… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 85
AVERAGE TIME = 11 MINUTES Last week I reported that according to a 2020 study by Adobe, 29 hours is the average time a student spends preparing his/her college application and essays. The same study reports that a college admissions officer spends an average of 11 minutes looking at each student's application. 11 minutes. After… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 84
29 HOURS The Common App is open and the Class of 2023 is working on all the aspects of preparing college applications. It seems like a good time to remind you about a 2020 study by Adobe. It reported that '29 hours' is the average time a student spends preparing his/her college application and essays.… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 83
COMMON APP IS OPEN! For the Class of 2023, the season of college admissions has officially begun. Yesterday, the Common Application - also known as the Common App - opened. And using this time before school starts is ideal for addressing the basics. For instance: 🔹 Go to CommonApp.org and click on the "Start your application" button… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 82
THE COLLEGE ESSAY Application season is less than a week away - which means that the college essay is already top of mind for many rising seniors. With admissions trends moving toward holistic reviews and away from standardized tests, the personal essay has become a more critical piece of the overall application. And yet, seniors… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 81
LOOKING AHEAD: CLASS OF 2023 & COLLEGE ADMISSIONS Most of us are still trying to make sense of the Class of 2022 admissions results. Based on what we’ve figured out so far, here are a few key points to keep in mind as the Class of 2023 approaches the upcoming application season: Grades Matter –… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 68
GREAT ADVICE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS To stay on top of trends in college admissions, I read a lot of blogs and listen to a variety of podcasts. Rick Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech, is one of my favorites to follow. As so often happens, Clark was recently asked about what colleges… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 65
BECAUSE YOU ARE ALREADY FEELING OVERWHELMED! 🔹 Standardized tests 🔹 GPA 🔹 Resume 🔹 Activities 🔹 In-state 🔹 Out-of-state 🔹 Public 🔹 Private 🔹 Applications 🔹 Deadlines 🔹 Supplemental requirements 🔹 Tuition 🔹 Room & Board 🔹 Other fees 🔹 Scholarships 🔹 When? 🔹 Where? 🔹 How? There’s a lot to consider. And sifting through… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 64
BECAUSE OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ATTAINABLE. ⭐ First in your family to go to college? ⭐ Majoring in aviation? ⭐ US Government fanatic? ⭐ Like to debate? ⭐ Want to study abroad? ⭐ Made a difference in your community? There are thousands of scholarships available nationwide. And hundreds of thousands of dollars go unclaimed each year. … Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 63
BECAUSE FINDING MONEY AT YOUR CHOSEN COLLEGE CAN BE TRICKY. Common questions about college finances: 🔶 Aren’t some scholarships automatically awarded? 🔶 But wait - are there other scholarships that require a separate application? 🔶 Can I qualify for both merit-based and need-based aid? 🔶 Are scholarships stackable? 🔶 How are outside scholarships applied to… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 62
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