Safe Bets vs. Reach Schools As a college consultant, I’m frequently asked, “How many schools should be on my college list?” It seems like a simple question, but the answer is complicated. The Common Application has made applying to multiple schools much easier for students. Obtaining a college education has become increasingly important for economic success […]
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Tufts University Students Can Help
From the Inside Looking Out Having just finished my first year at Tufts University, it seems that the college application process in all of its anxiety-ridden glory occurred ages ago. I am not sure what was the worst, the endless testing, the “who are you” essays, the visits, the questions from friends and family … […]
The Case for Online Tutoring
Online Tutoring These days, everything is being done online. From taxes to groceries, anything can be done over the internet – but are the online tutoring equivalents as good as their in-person counterparts? We see parents struggle with this question when it comes to online SAT/ACT tutoring. The truth is there are many benefits to […]
Before My Gap Year
In 2016, I graduated from high school, but rather than go directly to college, I decided to take a gap year. As senior year was winding down, I realized that I really didn’t know what I wanted to study, and I wasn’t interested in going to college without any real idea why I was there. […]
Summer College Visits
It is now the beginning of spring, when temperatures start to climb and many juniors will soon embark on the quest to find their dream schools. High school spring break is often a great time to visit colleges. But how do college visits during summer, when most college students are at home working or enjoying their time off, compare […]
College Tours & Tracker
Why “Track” College Tours? While it seems like it will never happen while you’re on a college tour – trust us – it will; colleges will begin to run together in your mind. Were those sidewalks covered in colorful chalk at Cornell? Was the painted rock on Northwestern’s campus, or did you see that at […]
