Yesterday, a woman called us, fraught with a dilemma. Her daughter had gotten into her top choice college. So, what was the problem? Well, they applied for financial aid, and they didn't get enough money from the school. She asked if there was a way to get the college to cough up more cash. Normally, I would have said yes, there are a few things we can try. Unfortunately, she then dropped a bomb. Her daughter had applied Early Decision. She thought that since they were a mi

How do I get into a good college? Yikes! It's time to start putting together those applications. No pressure or anything.. they just have a fair chance of determining the course of the rest of your life. Yeah I know, you're not old enough to vote yet but you're expected to make such a huge decision? Anyone else about to have a panic attack? Okay, okay, calm down. The truth? It's not that much of a big deal. If you don't get into your top school (or any school), the world st

How to Make the Most of Your High School Community Service The vast majority of the colleges you apply to do not require community service in order to enroll and gain admissions into them, but completing valuable community hours will make your application more attractive to prospective admissions departments. Additionally, your high school might require you to fulfill your hours in order to graduate. Now, you may have considered just getting your hours done as quickly as pos

Applying to college can be daunting for even the most prepared high school student and graduates. No matter how many extra-curricular activities you participate in or how high your grades are, you may feel there is constant room for improvement. If you are like most high school students, you are probably preparing your application years earlier than when you are submitting it. It is common for students in grades ten and eleven to attend SAT workshops, learn a musical instrum

College applications can be a daunting task for any high school student. You may feel anxious about the state of your applications even before your graduating year. However, there is no need to worry. Choosing where you will gain volunteering hours is simple, and can be done if you use the following guiding principles that will help you make the most of your community service. If you are unsure of how to approach the topic, consider asking an academic coach for help. Choose