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 →
March 16, 2014. This week the SAT made numerous changes, including making the SAT essay optional, mirroring the ACT policy. Essay Coaching has always helped students, teachers and parents understand… read more →
March 8, 2013. On August 1, 2013, students entering their senior year of high school will be able to download a new Common Application form here. There will be MAJOR… read more →
March 6, 2013. If you are a college applicant with more time than money, then you are a perfect candidate to explore this list of scholarships. Some require an essay.… read more →
August 12, 2012. After an Essay Coaching workshop, one high school student said to me: Now I understand. High school essays are about what we know. College application essays are… read more →
What is college for? Is it simply a way to make more money? Is a B.A. really worth one million dollars in increased lifetime earnings? College is more than a… read more →