What do the different admission deadlines mean and how do you decide which one works best for you? As we finalize your college list, we will be very strategic about using the deadlines to your advantage.
In January of each year, I sit down with my current group of high school juniors and work through a packet on college criteria. What each student wants varies…some are looking for small, liberal arts colleges while others are seeking large, spirited campuses where most of the student body is sporting school colors as they head across campus for the Saturday afternoon football game.
In the world of college admissions, I often hear students and parents lament the fact that acceptance rates are getting lower and lower. This is true…for some schools.
“Dear Britt, when can I stop taking foreign language classes? Do colleges even care?”
Like many seniors this year, you put in the extra time and effort to get your applications perfected before Early Action deadlines. This is no small feat, and you should be enormously proud of yourself. But, like many of your peers, you may have opened your admission decision email over the last few weeks to read: DEFERRED.
One of the questions families always ask me is: “Why is college so expensive?” Here’s a quick overview on some history and how financial aid and loans factor in – and some good news for families who are feeling stressed out.
In a world where learning is mostly online, how do we foster conditions for actually learning? Here are my quick tips to help you adapt – and even thrive.
Paying for college requires a basic understanding of the process of applying for and receiving financial aid. If you are worried about your family’s ability to manage financially, adding schools to your list that you can currently afford is a smart and responsible idea.
The 2021 U.S. News rankings of the best colleges was released last week. This year’s list marks the publication’s 36th edition of the annual college
How do you know if a college is the right fit? Here’s our 15-point set of criteria to help students determine what they’re really looking for in a campus experience.
When I ask students about the college admissions process, they almost unanimously grumble about the personal statement. This essay, required by nearly all schools, is the
Now what? You’ve been told throughout your high school career that there is a formula to getting into your list of selective schools. You have
Are you ready?
Begin your ascent.
