College bound high schoolers: starting to think about applying to college? Make room on your desk next to the Common Application for a new college application from the Coalition for… read more →
Thinking of either the University of Michigan or Michigan State as an option for college? Read on. Despite the fact that I call Ann Arbor home (and for complete disclosure,… read more →
What do you think of this new Essay Coaching cartoon? The idea came from seeing so many parents (and being one of those parents) who try their hardest to launch… read more →
Some people love the “gap year” idea (a year without formal schooling between high school and college). Others say, “Nose to the grindstone! Get it done!” Fortunately for our daughter… read more →
Oct 16, 2014. In my seventh year speaking in the St Clair County KnowHow2Go Ask an Expert Series, I presented “Seven Secrets for Writing a Standout College Application Essay.” The… read more →
Sept 30, 2014. Sitting in front of me these days—in my office and on Skype—are high school seniors and their parents who sometimes look worried, stressed or befuddled about the… read more →
For years I’ve been wrestling with this question: What is the quickest, clearest way to describe what colleges want to learn about a student in his or her college application… read more →
- U.S. News and World Report Education section – Ratings and articles
- The Choice – New York Times Blog – High quality college news
- Collegeboard – SAT testing information and much more. Separate sections for students, parents and professionals.
- The ACT – ACT information
- The Common Application – One application for hundreds of schools
- National Association for College Admission Counseling
- College Answer – Created by SallieMae, the nation’s leading provider of student loans
- Federal Student Aid FAFSA – Get started applying for financial aid
- College Bound Network – Includes trade schools too. 3 million visitors a month.
- College View – Check out the student blogs and questions for college visits in the application process section
And Two Bonus Sites
- College Confidential – “Get the College Vibe,” “Ask the Dean,” huge discussion boards
- Grand Valley State University Accountability Report 2009 – Compare Michigan public colleges
April 12, 2014. The latest Issue of the Atlantic Monthly shows a boy on the cover wearing a pillow strapped around him, and features a story called “Stop Helping Your… read more →
March 23, 2014. “Which essay prompt should I pick from the Common Application?” is one of the most frequent questions I hear as an Essay Coach. Here is my answer. … read more →
