Colleges evaluate “demonstrated interest.” Here’s how to impress your favorites.
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 Families don’t always realize that many colleges evaluate students on demonstrated interest: basically, how genuinely colleges think you want to enroll at their school if they accept you. 40% of colleges and universities evaluate students for demonstrated interest on either a “considerable” or “moderate” level (NACAC 2022). You might be thinking that’s […]
Can Applying Test-Optional Affect My Scholarships?
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 The short answer is YES. But, don’t think this means you necessarily need to take the SAT if you’re not swimming in cash. Read on for specifics. Who sets these policies, and what are they? There are no blanket testing policies for all universities: Individual colleges and universities decide their own policies. […]
Three colleges where students love – I mean, really love – learning
Updated: Sep 16, 2023 This article has been edited since its original publication to clarify the substantial changes that have happened at New College of Florida. At certain schools, students live and breathe learning. Not just in the classroom, but outside of the classroom, these students are thinking, pondering, wondering, reviewing, challenging, revising, most of the […]
Five easy ways to take advantage of your summer before college applications
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 Yes, you CAN make your summer work for you — even if the summer has already started. Whether you’re rising 9th or rising 12th, here are five easy, purposeful things you can do this summer that DON’T involve an application, interview, or transatlantic flight! Volunteer Colleges love students who give their time […]
Should you major in public health?
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 Deciding what you want to study in college can be tough. Our new series examines popular college majors and answers your pressing questions. Today, we’re tackling public health! As the University of Maryland describes it, public health is a “the science of increasing the health and safety of communities through education, policy […]
Three Superior Study Tips from a UPenn Senior
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 Knowing how to study and manage time effectively can significantly boost academic success. Below are key tips that will guarantee more efficient studying and time management. Active studying Studying smart means actively engaging with the material. There are two great ways to do this. First, teach the material you’re being tested on […]
On the waitlist? Here’s what comes next.
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 Each year, high school seniors receive more and more waitlist offers from colleges. These emotionally treacherous college decisions used to come to some of my students, and I would talk about them when they came up. However, in the past five years, it’s become clear that almost all seniors receive a waitlist […]
Is majoring in anthropology right for you?
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 One of the most exciting–yet often challenging– parts of college is choosing your major! Choosing a major is an important step in cultivating your academic and personal interests. As we continue our blog series discussing the different college major options, today we will be discussing anthropology! What is anthropology? The American Anthropological […]
Which type of engineering is right for you?
Updated: Feb 22, 2023 You like working hands-on, figuring out how systems or machines operate, and solving problems. Math and science are your favorite school subjects (or at least your strengths). You’re already interested in engineering. The question now is: what type of engineering should you study? The options are plentiful. While your career is not […]
Keeping Perspective During the College Application Process
Updated: Feb 19, 2023 Applying for colleges is a difficult process. Through it all, it’s important to maintain the right mindset when hearing back from schools and receiving decisions. Most students receive at least one denial during the college application process, and that may happen in December, when many colleges make decisions about Early Action and […]