Category Archives: Application Process

Ask Your Recommenders Now

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Anna and Gail

Juniors, now’s the time to ask your teachers to write your college recommendation letters. Which teachers know you best? Before you finish up this semester, ask two teachers, in person if possible, to write on your behalf. Here are some … Continue reading →

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Wrap It Up

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Anna and Gail

Seniors, while you’re waiting to hear back about your applications think about the following:  Are your financial aid documents complete? If you’ve submitted your FAFSA, you should have received your Student Aid Report (SAR). Make sure it’s correct and respond to any … Continue reading →

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Big News On The Way

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Anna and Gail

Class of 2025, if you applied early decision or early action, you’ll be hearing back from your schools very soon! And, students who applied rolling, you may have already received news. There are a few steps for you to take … Continue reading →

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An Uncertain Admissions Season

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Anna and Gail

The pandemic has turned this college admissions season upside down. While there is so much uncertainty facing high school seniors, please don’t let this stand in the way and stop you from submitting your applications in time for approaching deadlines. … Continue reading →

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The New Interview

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Anna and Gail

Interviews are just one small piece of the application process, but we think they are a great opportunity for you to get to know more about the school and also to introduce yourself and share something that isn’t revealed in … Continue reading →

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What Works For You?

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Anna and Gail

Your college application process is going to keep you very busy! There’s  a lot to keep track of this fall and while different from what you were anticipating, you’ll be researching schools, working on your applications and writing essays, applying … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Way

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Anna and Gail

Welcome back to the new school year!  While everything is different, you should continue with your college search and application process. Colleges are adapting to the changes caused by the pandemic on an ongoing basis, so be sure to stay … Continue reading →

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Thoughts For Rising Juniors

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Anna and Gail

The college admissions process is undergoing significant changes amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The most significant change in the application evaluation process is the elimination of the standardized test score requirement. Following the announcement by many small private colleges, the University … Continue reading →

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Class of 2021: Your Application Process

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Anna and Gail

Colleges and universities are making ongoing changes to their admissions requirements in response to the corona virus pandemic. Juniors, your college process is going to look significantly different than you had anticipated. Testing requirements and schedules have and continue to … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Center For Science and Research

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Anna and Gail

Recently, we had the pleasure of meeting with a group of parents and administrators at the Manhattan Center For Science and Mathematics. We talked about how parents can best help their students find their way through the college search and … Continue reading →

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