The College Unraveled Blog
As the college admission process becomes more complex, students are beginning to wonder if they are assured acceptance to their so-called âsafetyâ schools. This is a tricky question, and the short answer is: not really. Traditionally, counselors have suggested that high school students apply to a ra...
As any parent can tell you, the college application process can be one of the most challenging and stressful periods a student and parent will ever experience. It's only natural to want to help your child as much as possible throughout this process. But, as much as parents want to be involved in the...
Deciding on what college major to choose can be difficult. There are so many options available, and it's hard to know which one is the right fit for you. In this blog post, we will provide you with some tips on choosing a college major.
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Know Your Interests
One of the best ways to narrow down y...
Applying to college can be a daunting task. There are so many things to keep track of, and making even one mistake can jeopardize your chances of being accepted into the school of your dreams. In this blog post, we will outline some common mistakes students make when applying to college and provide ...
When it comes to making one of the most critical decisions in your life, you want to be sure that you are doing everything possible to make the best choice. For many students and their families, that means researching and visiting colleges and universities. There are several ways to make the most of...
As you prepare for college, there are a lot of things to make sure that you have on your to-do list and keep organized. That is why a college admissions consultant does a lot of the organization for you! As an independent education consultant, your college admissions coach can provide you with a col...
Did you know that there are things you can do throughout your high school career that can actually make college easier? It may surprise you to know that college prep should begin as early as freshman year of high school. With the help of your school's guidance counselor along with a college admissio...
Uh-oh. Your eagerly-awaited decision letter from Dream University finally arrives and you learn that youâve been offered not the hoped-for place in the class, but a spot on their waitlist. What should you do now?
Your first step is to carefully consider the rest of your college acceptances and dete...
Did you know that social media can actually have an impact on college admissions? As you consider how to get into college, it is important to remember that the colleges you apply to maybe check your social media to help inform their final decision. The last thing you want is to go through all the ha...
If you are considering going to college you have probably heard the term âcollege admissionsâ, but do you really know what is all included in college admissions? The college admissions process begins earlier than you might think - in freshman year of high school - and continues all the way through f...
The media makes it seem that it is getting harder and harder to be accepted to college each year. But is that really true? Is college admission today really more competitive?
There is no denying that many parents wouldn't be accepted at their own alma maters if they were applying today. SAT scores ...
Most students add the names of a couple of likely' schools to their college lists without giving these 'safe' colleges much thought because the applicants don't imagine they may need to attend one of them. However, students should apply only to colleges they are willing to attend (and gladly!). Thus...
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