College Admissions Strategies » Application Strategy

Tips for narrowing the college list

Lee Bierer — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:22:13 +0000

Take a deep breath, hit the “submit” button and then exhale. Thousands of students are doing this every day. But, at the same time they are wondering if they really need to be applying to as many colleges as they had originally planned. September and October produce long lists of dream schools and Continue Reading...

Get recommendations that will help set you apart

Lee Bierer — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:36:06 +0000

The college application questions have been answered, the essays written, the tests taken and you’ve even hit the “Submit” button for a few colleges. It’s over. Not yet. One of the most important parts of your application isn’t written by you – it’s the Letter of Recommendation. Most Continue Reading...

Hundreds of schools now using Common Application

Lee Bierer — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:55:37 +0000

Online form lets high school students apply to participating colleges. When it became clear that college applications were headed online, a group of colleges got together to try to simplify the process. Thus, the Common Application (Common App – www.commonapp.org), which allows students to apply Continue Reading...

Helping out helps college prospects

Lee Bierer — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:35:10 +0000

“Helping others helps you.” It’s a takeoff on the famous line from the movie “Jerry Maguire”: “Help me, help you.” Helping others can make a difference in college admissions. Many families wonder about the role that community service plays in college Continue Reading...

After you file, monitor your application status

Lee Bierer — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 20:55:04 +0000

When you hit “submit,” much of the stress of the college admissions process melted away. But then you likely received a notification that your application is incomplete. Now your anxiety is in overdrive because you followed instructions, but it’s still not working. When you receive Continue Reading...