Why regulating the College Prep industry is not the answer
Reading Time: 7 minutes This past November, Enterprise Press, a Egyptian based news and trends media outlet, published a comprehensive article titled The rise of the college prep industry in Egypt (Nov. 25, 2019), which outlines the growing number of tutors, consultants, guidance counselors making up a cottage industry of “480 firms in Cairo […]
What are your options and next steps if you have been denied by your top choice colleges?
Reading Time: 6 minutes Don’t think your life is over because you have been denied admissions. While this is certainly a dilemma that some people will face or are facing, there is a plan of action you can take that will help set you back on track. So I will break this down […]
What happens if you apply early decision to a university, get accepted, and don’t go?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Admissions can be very confusing and stressful when making the decision to choose which path to take for which schools. So I will break it down in simple parts to help you with the decision and outcome. Difference Between Early Decision & Early […]
Should I go to community college and then transfer to a university?
One of the most frequently asked questions to us as admissions experts relates to community college as a segue into university. Here are our thoughts and some major key tips for those of you considering this option. Are your high school grades and/or SAT low? Then Community College gives you a second bite at […]
What length/scope MBA Program would a 30+ year old be best suited and gain the best chance of admissions?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Finding the right length and scope of MBA program that is suited for you based on years of experience is as critical as selecting the ideal Business School. Let’s take a look at the MBA options: (1) 1-year Full-Time MBA Program (Europe i.e. INSEAD or U.S. i.e. Cornell-Johnson), (2) […]
The Ultimate Guide to the UC Application
Charlie Nguyen/Flickr/CC BY 2.0 Read time: ~ 6 minutes Navigating the University of California (UC) system can seem daunting to those who have not grown up in the Golden State with the presence of the 9 behemoth schools serving as a hallmark of educational culture. However, these schools are largely recognized as the go-to […]
What is the best advice you can give for someone to maximize their college experience?
Reading Time: 3 minutes I have always said there are 5 things that will not only make your college experience great, but more importantly help you grow as a person. This is likely, in my opinion, the MAIN reason to attend college. ACADEMICS: The reality is school is important. Its critical to your […]
How do I best answer the college application essay “describe your strengths and weaknesses”?
There is no easy answer to this but my quick response is start with strengths end with weaknesses and here is why: Admissions Officers have to read literally thousands of applications so if you start with a weakness and its poorly worded, explained, or is just a bad example, it can turn off the […]
How to Leverage the GAP Year to Get Into Your Top Choice College!
Read Time: 7 minutes A few days ago, a concerned mom called us asking about options for her son since he had a poor GPA, low SAT, no volunteer experience, and NO idea what he wanted to study in College. Basically, the student was lost and needed an option that wasn’t community college. We […]
Measuring Up: How does the GRE compare to the LSAT/GMAT, and which one is right for you?
Reading time: 5 minutes When it comes time to apply to Law School or an MBA program, everyone must take a standardized test. Recently, more and more schools have allowed students to opt for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) versus the LSAT (for law school) or the GMAT (for business school). This has caused some confusion […]
