Top Tier Admissions
How has your experience working as Associate Dean of Admissions at Pomona College informed your approach to Private Counseling? There are a lot of commonalities: working in college admissions at a highly selective private college involves working closely with students and families from all over the world to address their concerns about college fit and […]
As ChatGPT continues to evolve, the chorus of concerns has become louder: how will this impact teaching? learning? college admissions? Media coverage about ChatGPT has advanced both alarmist scenarios (artificial intelligence is replacing human intelligence!) and rosy predictions about increased educational efficiency and interactive learning. For students on the brink of applying to college, the […]
There are many reasons to consider hopping across the pond for a world-class education in the United Kingdom. Let’s dive into what makes UK universities different and what you need to know to be successful in the application process. KEY DIFFERENCES Focused Programs and Shorter Time to Degree Completion U.S. students are conditioned to believe […]
Parents often ask us what their children can do in middle school to begin preparing for the college admissions process. You might be wondering, “Is it too early to think about college?” After all, college admissions officers generally only look at students’ high school records. In reality, however, the choices students make in middle school […]
The term “Southern Ivies”—meant to denote schools that offer Ivy League-quality educations in the lower half of the United States—has been applied to schools ranging from Davidson College to UT Austin. As with “public Ivies,” there is no consensus on a definitive list of schools in this category. Below, we’ll introduce you to some of […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
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