Colleges and Financial Aid
What colleges are saying about money -- and what they mean -- isn't always clear.
It's a Long Road!
Many students are celebrating Early Action acceptances right now, and they should – it was very hard to get in this year! But others are...
Doing Your Homework
We have all heard the predictions – that many small liberal arts colleges (often in the Northeast, where there are so many more of them,...
Yes, It IS Getting Harder
You are not going crazy -- but college admission rates seem to be! Harvard and Stanford are both below 5%. USC and Wesleyan are under...
Move over ED and RD: It's Late Decision Time Now
It's getting late in senior year, and it's crunch time! Not for those seniors who (like almost all of my students) deposited at their...
Made in the Shade
It might not feel like it where you are, but Spring is technically here! A look at the calendar (if not the snow on the ground) shows...
The Right Move
Everyone knows students have to compete for admission to selective colleges today. More high school seniors are applying to more...
Multiplying by Four
When you excitedly clicked on that e-mail or ripped open that thick envelope, you probably focused all your attention on the first word:...
Trying On For Size
The internet is filled with college searchers, finders, matchers and comparers. Just type in a few pieces of statistical data, and your...
Why Do I Need a Consultant?
The world of college admissions has become increasingly complex in the last 25 years. Students used to attend whatever college was...
