by Kim Stodghill | May 16, 2023 | College Admissions
A large part of what drives admissions decisions at colleges is what’s called institutional priorities. Institutional priorities can be part of why you may have heard that students with straight A’s and perfect test scores aren’t accepted. When, in contrast,...
by Kim Stodghill | Apr 14, 2023 | College Admissions
College applicants are often overwhelmed by the number of college choices available. When we help students build their college list, we present many options that best suit their personal and academic needs. One set of options is the “Hidden Ivies.” Let’s talk about...
by Kim Stodghill | Mar 10, 2023 | College Admissions
If you’re reading this and it’s February or March, then NOW is the time to start planning for the summer. It may seem a little early, but as a parent, you know that time goes quickly, and February/March is an ideal time to begin planning for summer activities. So...
by Kim Stodghill | Feb 14, 2023 | College Admissions
Seniors, I see you. You’re tired. You see the finish line, and you think you don’t need to work hard anymore. You’re considering lightening the academic load that you had scheduled full-on, during Junior year, when college applications were at stake. But now is not...
by Kim Stodghill | Jan 20, 2023 | College Admissions
We get this question a lot from parents and students. The answer to whether your child should take the SAT or ACT will depend on a number of factors which I’ll talk about below. Since the Covid pandemic, another option that has become more popular is whether to take...
by Kim Stodghill | Dec 19, 2022 | College Admissions
Getting deferred from college admissions can be confusing, but it is not a reason to give up hope. In fact, by acting soon, your child can significantly increase their chances of a March/April acceptance. Keep reading for our 5 tips on how to turn the deferral...
by Kim Stodghill | Nov 30, 2022 | College Admissions
From diapers to training wheels to (ack!) college. You’re constantly wondering how your child grew up so fast. From tutors to coaches to…Independent Educational Consultants? If you’ve been hearing more and more about this term lately or just hearing about it for the...
by Kim Stodghill | Nov 14, 2022 | College Admissions
The college application process is dictated by time and deadlines. To minimize stress and avoid missed opportunities, it’s essential that you pay attention to the activities you might want to be focusing on each season. To take out the guessing and help you out...
by Kim Stodghill | Nov 14, 2022 | College Admissions
As we enter the holiday season, often filled with family gatherings, it is important that as parents, we also prepare our children (and even ourselves!) for the onslaught of questions and comments about college applications and our seniors. They will get A LOT of...
by Kim Stodghill | Sep 21, 2022 | College Essay
The essay writing process can be a major source of anxiety for high school students. Many young adults have difficulty writing about themselves, and some fear they may not have a compelling story to share in their college essays. And not to add more stress, but the...
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