by Lee Norwood | Oct 12, 2024 | College Admissions, Essays, Senior Year
How to Crush Your “Why This School?” Essay Are you ready to nail your **“Why This School?”** essay? The secret to success lies in getting **specific**—and I mean **really specific**—about why you want to attend a particular college. Today, we’re using **Lafayette...
by Lee Norwood | Oct 7, 2024 | College Admissions, Senior Year
KEEP YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS! is what Pedal to the Metal means…I am officially old when I realize I need to explain my “sayings.” “I’ve worked hard these last three years, so I’ve earned a break!” If you’re a high school senior—or a parent of one—you’ve...
by Lee Norwood | Sep 15, 2024 | College Admissions, Extra Curricular, Senior Year
Be specific: When describing your activities in the Common App, provide detailed information about each one. Mention the name of the activity or organization you were involved in, and explain your role and responsibilities within it. For example, if you were part of a...
by Lee Norwood | Aug 17, 2024 | College Admissions, Senior Year
Ahoy, parents! As you set sail on the thrilling yet sometimes treacherous waters of your teen’s academic journey, you’re about to embark on an adventure that’s as exhilarating as swimming with sharks. The college admissions process can feel like navigating through...
by guestblogger | Aug 8, 2024 | College Admissions, Senior Year
College Admissions are Not Fair! It is a human process; all you can do is put the right schools on your list, put your best application forward, and have several schools where you would LOVE to attend if invited. Reposting this from Jon Boeckenstedt.net Some early...
by Lee Norwood | Jul 25, 2024 | College Admissions, Junior Year, Senior Year
Ballance is the key! Hello, parents! As you embark on the college journey with your teen, one of the first steps is creating a balanced college list. This list should include a mix of “reach,” “target,” and “likely” schools, ideally...
