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Do You Need A College Counselor? 7 Signs It’s Time To Get Help

The college admissions process has never been short on information. If anything, the challenge today is knowing what information actually matters. There is a lot of noise in this space, whether that is information coming from peers, friends of friends, or headlines and buzzwords online. Our job is to help you cut through that noise […]

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Building the College List

With thousands of colleges to choose from in the United States, building a college list can feel overwhelming. Websites and marketing materials start to sound alike, rankings compete for your attention, and everyone seems to have an opinion about where you should apply. In our recent Building the College List webinar, we shared a more […]

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U.S. News College Rankings 2027: MIT Is No. 1, Princeton Drops

For the first time in fifteen years, Princeton has been dethroned as the top-ranked national university in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings (USNWR), ceding the No. 1 spot to MIT. Princeton now sits at No. 2, followed by Harvard at No. 3 and Yale at No. 4, while Stanford and Caltech tie for No. […]

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University of Chicago Supplemental Essays 2026-2027

Applying to the University of Chicago? Then you are in for a treat. The university requires responses to unique and provocative supplemental questions that are great fun to write. Although the first required question prompts serious reflection, a deep understanding of the university and its offerings, and evidence of your own intellectual journey, the extended […]

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Inside Personal Application Boot Camp®: A Q&A with Senior Private Counselor Nellie Brennan Hall

Senior year is officially underway, and if your student’s college applications are still “in progress,” you’re in good company. Between a full course load, fall sports, and the last round of test dates, the Common App has a  way of sliding to the bottom of the list. The problem is that early deadlines don’t slide […]

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