“You’ve got mail!” In early April, students are hearing from colleges on a moment to moment basis. Since most applicants choose to find out about their admissions’ status (accepted, rejected or wait-listed) online, the anxious anticipation of the “fat envelopes” has dissipated     Continue Reading...

Students will frequently visit a college campus and come home saying “it just felt right.” It can be challenging to get them to understand exactly what gave them such a positive vibe, but their intuitive sense shouldn’t be ignored. Feeling comfortable on a college campus is a key fit     Continue Reading...

It’s the buzzword you keep hearing. It’s the question you keep asking – “Is this college a good fit?” But what does “fit” really mean? I break the fit concept into three major areas: social, academic and financial. (academic and social fit will be covered next week). To determine a     Continue Reading...

It’s almost time for spring break season. For many high school juniors that will mean loading up the minivan and heading out to visit college campuses. Many families believe in empowering their high school students during the college admissions process. However, the campus visit planning, often     Continue Reading...