Get the Most Out of Your Senior Summer
At the onset of summer, 10 weeks may seem like an eternity, but most calendars fill quickly with social, academic, and work commitments that will make you feel as if time is moving at warp speed. From a practical standpoint, there are many things you can do over the summer to position yourself for application […]
41 Unique Questions to Ask on Your Next College Visit
Next time you find yourself on a college tour, ask questions that matter. The following are just a few things to think about in terms of college life. Trust me, y’all: there’s nothing worse than coming up empty-handed when the Q+A portion of the tour comes up… Student Housing and Dorms: How many dorms are there […]
10 Tips for the PERFECT College Visit
This summer, you may find yourself on a college campus alongside what seems to be a million other prospective applicants in search of their next academic home. But how can visiting students and families make the most efficient use of their time and resources? Fear not, applicants–Admit.me undergraduate expert Erica Molfetto gives the lowdown on […]
4-Word Summer Guide for Rising High School Seniors
Summer is finally here. Time to kick back and relax before the final push of your high school career, right? Unfortunately, I think this notion was generated in the same rumor mill that would have made you believe that senior year is a time to coast. Here’s the reality: If you are planning to apply to […]
4 Keywords that Should Define Your Summer before Junior Year
I’m sure you’ve heard it before. Be it from well-intended parents, counselors, or teachers, many argue: Junior year is the most important year of high school. Despite changing trends in college admissions, this sentiment still holds weight. During junior year, you will probably undertake your most rigorous course load to date. While it’s become increasingly […]
3 Questions You Should Ask Before Posting on Social Media
The allure of social media is strong: create a platform for yourself, rebrand your image, become the envy of all of your followers and friends. And truth be told, there are far-reaching positive societal changes as a result of the transparency that social media affords. But buyer beware. In just the past 24 hours alone, […]
Legacy Admission: An Unfair Advantage?
As states continue to evaluate preferential treatment for any particular group of students, one designation that has remained a relatively protected class is that of legacy admits. And I don’t think there’s any reason to believe that this will change any time in the near future, and here’s why: “I ♥ my alma mater” can go a […]
10 Tips for Surviving the College Application Process
So here goes…10 tips for surviving the college application process. This post is intended for both students and parents/families, and I’ve broken them down into smaller chunks to make them more digestible. #1~#6 lays out tips for school selection, and #7~#10 are tips for general application strategy. If you have any questions or comments about these tips, feel free to […]
Everybody Likes a Winner: The Very Real Effects of a National Championship
Congratulations, Villanova Wildcats! You just won a national championship and subsequently increased the number of applications you will receive for the foreseeable future. Originally an unintended consequence of athletic success, winning a national championship and a spike in applications is now deemed a causal relationship rather than one of mere coincidence. Research originally conducted […]
Top 5 DO’s and DON’Ts of College Admissions for Parents
Junior year is on the horizon for your daughter or son, and you are ready to get the ball rolling. Things can start getting hectic pretty quickly once the application season hits, so start sorting things out early on to keep your pace and, yes, your sanity. Here are our top five Do’s and Don’ts for helping […]