Students must write their college admissions essays themselves. College admissions officers read the essay to learn about a student’s best qualities as revealed in a student’s own unique voice. Still,… read more →

Most application essays have a maximum word count.  It’s easy to fixate on this word limit, as though the essay is a 1-mile race, and once you’ve gotten to the… read more →

Watch “Seven Secrets For Writing a Standout College Application Essay”   Due to a family emergency, Debbie Merion was not in Ann Arbor to speak at College Night on Sept… read more →

Here are a list of scholarships available to incoming and current college students with application deadlines from August 31st to January 30th, 2018. These scholarship opportunities are organized by due… read more →

Curious about how to successfully apply for an MBA, Medical degree, Law degree, or Social Work degree?  This list of resources will answer questions such as: What are the best… read more →

Will you be a high school senior within a month?  You and your parents may want to take note of some changes in: The Common Application (CommonApp.org) The Michigan State… read more →

Writers write for all sorts of reasons. Some people journal or write for their own enjoyment, some write with the goal of publishing professionally, and some people are in between.… read more →

Are you wondering which is the best school for you?  You can make your choice based on location, cost, the subject you are interested in, or all of those methods.… read more →

As different aid offers, scholarship contests, and opinions from family and friends flood in, remember that there are tons of resources to help you get the most out of your… read more →

College is expensive, so families are always interested in hearing more about financial aid and how to find the best college for their money.  I interviewed Robert Peterson from Education… read more →