by Austin Curwen | Mar 8, 2024 | College Admissions, highly selective
Like many things in the world of college counseling, the answer to this question is, “It depends…” One facet of the college admissions process is a student’s rigor about their high school coursework. Through the lens of the colleges, they are looking to see whether a...
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 guestblogger | Sep 5, 2023 | College Admissions, highly selective
By Austin Curwen, College Consultant Annapolis College Consulting What is meant by Highly Selective Admissions? In the world of college admissions, highly selective admissions means that these are schools that will turn down a vast majority of applicants, and these...
by Lee Norwood | May 25, 2023 | College Admissions, highly selective, Junior Year
If applying for colleges was overwhelming before, ChatGPT, social media, the mental health crisis, test-optional admissions, rising tuition costs, fewer available spots, and admissions court cases have really upped the ante. To help us understand the possible impact...
by Lee Norwood | Mar 1, 2023 | College Admissions, Extra Curricular, highly selective
Summer might seem far away, but it is important to start making your summer plans now. The goal is to use your summer to show interest in an activity, to try something new, to attend a program of interest, to conduct research, and all with the goal of differentiating...
by guestblogger | Feb 28, 2023 | College Admissions, highly selective
Dartmouth Dean of Admissions: ‘It’s Not About the College, It’s About You’ by Lee Coffin | February 2, 2023 Here’s the counterintuitive thing about a college search: it’s not about the college. Oh sure, you’re looking at colleges as you check out a campus and ponder...
