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College Admission Tips for 9th Grade

Great College Advice

Being a participant is great, but learning to lead and make a difference outside the classroom is an accomplishment that colleges truly value. community theater) or attending an arts or music camp; If youre planning to work and save money for college this summer congratulations!

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8 Things Savvy College Applicants Do During Summer (updated)

Princeton College Consulting

Follow Up Independent Learning with Related and Meaningful Activities This can mean completing a project for a science contest, organizing meaningful community service, writing a blog, finding an internship, starting a business, or many more possibilities. Thoroughly researching colleges often takes much longer than you think.

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Notes from my Georgia Tech Visit

ACM College Consulting

What shocked me as I walked through their beautifully renovated library , is that almost all of their books have been moved off campus to make room for more study and working spaces. It is the first time I have visited a library without actually seeing books. million books through the online catalog and have them delivered.

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10 Must-Haves for College Prep (Grades 8-12)

University Gurus

For others, it refers to a high school specialized in college placement. At Kate Stone College Consulting, we take a holistic approach to college prep. This article outlines the ten components we believe every student should consider when preparing for college.

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How to Have a Fun, Meaningful and Engaging Summer

Discovery College Consulting

An Accomplished Summer – take an online course in something that fascinates you, a class at your local community college, or, if you’re a rising senior, set a goal to write your college essays before school starts up again. Okay, but what about that summer job or internship?

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8 Things Savvy College Applicants Do During Summer

Princeton College Consulting

Follow Up Independent Learning with Related and Meaningful Activities This can mean completing a project for a science contest, organizing meaningful community service, writing a blog, finding an internship, starting a business, or many more possibilities. Thoroughly researching colleges often takes much longer than you think.

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12 Less Obvious Anxiety Sources of College Admissions and Enrollment

Admissions Madness

Students often continue reinserting unrealistic colleges onto their list last-minute, a practice I call application creep. In his landmark book The Paradox of Choice (2004), Barry Schwartz argues that having as many as 4,000 colleges and university options produces the counterintuitive effect of making us miserable.