by Lee Norwood | Dec 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Your college application finds itself in the realm of uncertainty—deferred. The initial wave of early admissions has unfolded, and while some celebrate acceptance and others confront rejection, you linger in a state of limbo. It’s a peculiar space in college...
by Lee Norwood | Dec 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Your college application finds itself in the realm of uncertainty—deferred. The initial wave of early admissions has unfolded, and while some celebrate acceptance and others confront rejection, you linger in a state of limbo. It’s a peculiar space in college...
by Lee Norwood | Nov 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Super Scores,” “Subscores,” “Scaled Scores”… We’ve all heard these terms, and it can be overwhelming to navigate the world of standardized testing, feeling like you need a dictionary just to grasp the terminology. But...
by Lee Norwood | Nov 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s just about Thanksgiving and it’s wise to spend this break from school working on college admissions essays for the Regular Decision cycle. This applies to all students — even those who applied through Early Decision and Early Action policies. Why’s that, you ask?...
by Lee Norwood | Oct 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Lilly Roser| Sept. 29, 2023, at 5:18 p.m. Pros, Cons of Working in High School Some experts say the pros of high school jobs outweigh the cons. That’s partly because connecting a college application to a specific passion or theme is critical — and a job is one...
by Lee Norwood | Oct 15, 2023 | College Admissions
OFTEN…YES, it does. Ah…the admissions game has become more confusing to applications and more strategic for colleges as technology has opened the door to better predictability on the side of the schools and a need to mitigate risk from the point of view of...
by Lee Norwood | Oct 9, 2023 | Paying For College
When you venture into the realm of college financial aid, you’ll come across two primary categories – need-based aid and merit aid. But here’s the kicker: there’s often a bit of confusion swirling around, muddying the waters when it comes to...
by Austin Curwen | Oct 7, 2023 | College Admissions, Paying For College, Senior Year
This post is penned by our educational consultant Austin Curwen. One term used by guidance counselors, independent educational consultants and people who work on all sides of the college admissions process is the importance of having a balanced list. What exactly...
by Lee Norwood | Sep 21, 2023 | College Admissions, highly selective
Delving into the world of military service academies unveils a formidable challenge, laden with aspirations of service to the country and the promise of a college education without parallel financial burdens. The path, however, is arduous, a gauntlet of determination...
by Lee Norwood | Sep 16, 2023 | Senior Year, Uncategorized
Wondering how to navigate the wild world of sending scores to colleges when you’re filling out the Common Application? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! 1. Self-Reported Scores for the Win! 📝 First things first, check if your dream college accepts...
