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What is Demonstrated Interest? Everyone knows college admissions officers scour students’ transcripts for rigorous classes and grades, while reading the multiple essays our students have spent hours and, sometimes, shed tears on. Students have filled out applications with information they didn’t even know about themselves so colleges and universities can discover what type of person […]

Without guidance, the world of college admissions and the process of applying to multiple universitiescan often feel like a labyrinthine challenge. Juggling deadlines, online university applications, andessays can be overwhelming to the most organized student. Enter The Common Application. Thanks totools like The Common Application, the application process has become more streamlined andaccessible for students […]

s test prep a student’s favorite thing to do? No. Is it worth it? Absolutely. We know that test prep isn’t at the top of anyone’s most exciting things to do. Believe it or not, we getit. Just because our passion is college prep and we love spending our weekends helping studentsperform better on college […]

We hear this question a lot from students and their parents and our answer to this is, “That’s it! You’re done for and you’ll never get into college.” Just kidding. Getting a bad grade is more common than students realize and it’s important not to let one grade bring down your confidence or future trajectory […]

School Spotlight  Part of our work as college advisors is to know about the many college and university options available for our students across the country and even internationally. We travel to tour college campuses throughout the year and maintain relationships with admissions offices that we’ve built over time. Our goal is to be as […]

We recently shared a list of all the colleges and universities our Class 101 seniors were accepted this year. Our seniors put in the work, and it paid off with acceptances and scholarships from competitive colleges across the country. They had their pick of schools and most importantly, were able to choose a college that […]

Helping students achieve their goals and find the best fit for their futures is our passion. Each yeararound this time, we celebrate alongside our students as they review their college acceptances andmake their final selections. Like each student, each college and university is unique and offers differentexperiences, opportunities, and environments for growth and learning.Our goal […]

With the rise of AI writing software like ChatGPT, everyone involved in the admissions process is considering how this new technology will impact college essays – both writing and reviewing them. ChaptGPT is software created by OpenAI that makes written content through user prompts and questions. For example, you could ask ChatGPT to write an […]

Writing a college essay can feel like an overwhelming task. But we’re here to tell you – you’ve got this! We guide hundreds of students in writing college and scholarship essays each year and know that with some careful planning and thoughtful writing, you can craft a great essay that showcases your unique qualities and […]