Top Tier Admissions
Seven years ago, I wrote a blog post by the same title that offered a framework for selecting a graduate school admissions consultant. As a former Admissions and Financial Aid Officer at Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, I want to help busy students and working professionals vet their options. I have also […]
It’s never too early to approach the summer strategically. For middle school students, this is an especially good moment to explore new interests, to add a scholarly twist to family vacations, or to integrate academic enrichment into camps and free weekends. As you look ahead to your time off, consider these easy tips to make […]
Deep-dish pizza, the Cubs and the White Sox, midwestern charm, and a great range of schools. The Chicago area is a must-see destination on the college campus visits circuit. Just a short drive away from two major airports, Chicago O’Hare and Midway, you can easily get to know this vibrant college town and its diverse […]
Long considered a “public Ivy,” the University of Virginia offers strong academic programs, a small-town atmosphere, and a robust alumni network. Students both in and outside of Virginia compete to join the school’s 18,000 undergraduates as first years on UVA’s Grounds. (UVA prefers the terms “first years” and “Grounds” to “freshmen” and “campus.”) Undergraduates at […]
In our recent blog on Demonstrated Interest at the Ivies, we explained what this term means at the most selective schools and promised you a follow up on how demonstrated interest is tracked elsewhere. Demonstrating interest is a key factor in your application strategy and we want to help you maximize your chances at institutions […]
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