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PR Circus

The Thoughtful College Search

I remember discussing that question several years ago with a friend whose school was considering placing the college counseling office organizationally under the same umbrella as the development and admissions offices.

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College Recommendation Letters are a Waste of Time

Admissions Madness

My favorite finding from the college admissions commentary archives comes from January 7, 1979, with a refreshingly honest headline: “ An Admissions Man Says It Isn’t So Hard. ” The Admissions Man is Richard M. Moll, a former Harvard and Yale admissions reviewer and then Director of Admissions at Vassar.

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How (and Why) to Uplevel Your School Profile Post-SCOTUS: A Guide for Counselors that Predominantly Serve First Generation, Low-Income and/or Underrepresented Students of Color

College Essay Guy

This guide will help you uplevel your ability to advocate for your students via an essential but sometimes overlooked document: your school profile. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What is a School Profile, and how does it relate to other forms of school support (i.e. Harvard College and University Of North Carolina.”

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Marketing Strategies for Single-Gender Schools: Experts Share Their Best Tips

Niche

And at a time when public views on gender identity are increasingly complex, it’s really important for single-gender schools to ensure that they’re telling their stories in ways that are compelling, inclusive, and clear. Focus on your school’s value proposition. Own your school’s single-gender status.