Pro: Add it to your vacation schedule. With most colleges offering two information sessions and tours a day, even in the summer, many families cram visits to several universities over the course of a few days. Big urban schools, like NYU, tend to have robust summer sessions with a lot of students on campus, so… Read more
The Importance of Gratitude in College Admissions and in LIFE!
Several years ago, my husband became very ill. All of a sudden, his blood pressure shot up into the unhealthy stroke range. For several days, nothing the doctors did seemed to bring it down. I was filled with worry and dread. I began to miss appointments, not return phone calls or emails, and would find… Read more
Preparation & Practice Can Get You a Winning Interview!
More colleges each year are requesting that students interview with either an alumnus or an admissions’ counselor. According to a counselor at Tufts University, “Interviewing with a college is a signal of the applicant’s interest in actually attending the college. This process should be looked at as a student’s time to ask questions about the… Read more