There’s no magic formula for getting into a selective college, but over a decade covering admissions for The Chronicle of Higher...

Here's the big takeaway from this article: "The seven top characteristics of success at Google are all soft skills: being a good coach;...

The following article highlights the fact that in spite of all of our best efforts, college admissions are not fair. Still, most of my...

Recently the Washington Post published an article illuminating what I preach all day long.....applying Early Decision really is the...

Georgia Tech is one of many colleges who have recently gone to Committee Based Evaluation. There is some controversy about this process...

We couldn't have said it better ourselves. This article from NPR is brilliant and applicable for writing standout cover letters for all...

This is a critical time of year for juniors to consider which teachers they should ask for teacher recommendations, which are a critical...

Your scores on the ACT help colleges judge how well you have mastered high school content compared to other applicants. Since the test is...

January and February is the time that students begin summer planning. Crafting a meaningful summer means showing colleges you went above...

It's internship season; need help articulating your skills? The New York Times has identified top skills in the top 20 internship fields

If you have just received your March SAT scores, you may be feeling a sense of optimism. I hate to be the one to convey a harsh dose of...

Admissions Trends for the class of 2016 Now that nearly all of my students have been accepted into one of their top 3 choices (phew!), it...

It may seem hard enough to graduate from college in the four years expected of you. But the truth is, if you plan your schedule and...

As you begin your internship search, you will be tempted to launch straight into work on your resume. While that is an appropriate goal,...

January is the month that I begin working with college students to land a summer internship. Over the next few weeks, I will give you...