What are different financial aid options now that my parents may have more reduced income?
COVID-19 (coronavirus) is going to hit everyone – hard. Some may even be feeling its effects already. And amidst all the uncertainty that is brewing, the question of college may fall to the side of the road. However, it is still important to be cognizant of the impact these trying times will have on the […]
Top Medical School Application Questions Answered
by Recent Admittee to Stanford, Harvard & UCLA Medical with $1,000,000 in Funding! The average acceptance rate for U.S. medical school is 7% and the top 10 schools average 2.5%. Without a doubt, the process is tedious and incredibly challenging! Thankfully for you, our very own Director of College and Medical School Admissions, Nadine Jawad […]
5 ways to keep you competitive for college admissions while on COVID-19 lockdown
With COVID-19 (coronavirus) bringing lives to a grinding halt across the world, far-off goals like getting into your dream college can seem a bit out of picture at the moment. However, it is important now more than ever to maintain your scholastic resume to ensure your success when it inevitably comes time to apply to […]
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 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 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 […]
It’s Not the End! 6 ways to get ahead of the 2019 SAT Cancellations
Some of you woke up on October 16, 2019 to this message from the College Board (the administers of the SAT Exam): This is SUPER confusing, alarming, and unfair to all those that studied hard and took this exam without cheating! Yet this is not a new phenomenon. In fact, […]
How do I pick the “Right” College Major?
Read Time – 3 minutes Many people ask us, how to choose the ideal college major. There is no one way of making this all-important selection. Each person’s motives, goals, interests are different. That said, here are some things to consider when making this decision: Here is what I would avoid: Do […]
