Top Tier Admissions
When it comes to choosing a college, many students (and their families) prioritize the return on investment (ROI) and career outcomes that follow a four-year degree. For years, large research universities and specialized institutions have dominated the conversation around career-focused education. However, liberal arts colleges—known for their smaller size, broad-based curriculum, and emphasis on critical […]
When planning for the college application process, we often focus on the parts of the application you create: your essays, your extracurricular activities, your award-winning projects, etc. The reality, though, is that your complete college applications will also include the writing, insights, and feedback of many other people: your teachers, your high school counselor, your […]
Gender disparities in college admissions have made headlines in recent years, with women now outnumbering men on many campuses. In 2023, the NY Times highlighted Tulane’s incoming freshman class, which was nearly 64% women. Similarly, wide disparities exist on the campuses of the University of Arizona-Phoenix (68% women), Liberty University (59%), and Miami Dade College […]
Today’s top colleges are looking for true scholars, students who can authentically demonstrate they are curious, knowledgeable, problem solvers with a knack for critical thinking. While I wish that all high schools and colleges had a mandatory “introduction to research” class, most do not. That means students are often left to fend for themselves as […]
As a parent of two middle school children, I’ve recently fielded several calls, emails, and texts from friends asking if it’s “too early” to think about college. Like many parents, they are curious about how they can help their children prepare for high school and set themselves up for success. As we’ve mentioned before in […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
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