
Five Steps to Great Letters of Recommendation for College Apps
Letters of Recommendation are an important part of the College Application process! While grades and test scores are often assessed first and seemingly given more weight, items such as Letters of Recommendation, the High School Resume, and the College Essays, give college admissions teams the full picture of who you are as an individual student and person. When putting together application materials, it is essential to take the time to plan and prepare to glean Letters of Re

Rising Seniors, does choosing the right college feel like a race?
If this is the last summer before entering your Senior year of high school, you are a Rising Senior. Congratulations, most likely you have completed 75% of your academic coursework and are well on your way in the college selection process! If choosing the right college sometimes feels like a marathon, you are reaching Mile 19 in a 26 mile race. The trick in a marathon, especially in the last 6-7 miles, is to keep putting one foot in front of the other! Senior year is really

Rising Juniors, need a Summer To-Do List?
Ahh summer! Just the thought of June, July and August evoke images of beaches, sand and deck chairs. While hours of relaxation may be a temptation, extra unscheduled time can also be used to work on a variety of tasks that will ultimately assist you in the College Search & Admissions process. Taking a few steps each month will really help prevent you having to make a mad dash at the end. While you may think you just finished sophomore year and the college decision is a long