It’s officially the season where you may be faced with the difficult news of an admission decision that feels like a non-decision: deferral. Now, if you don’t read beyond this paragraph, here is what I want you to get out of this blog post: yes, deferral sucks, and I’m giving you permission to scream at the sky and go get your favorite sweet treat. But, in the long term, I promise […]
The House That Built Me: How Community Shapes You
This week we welcome Senior Admission Advisor, Julissa Ortiz, to the blog. Welcome, Julissa! Buying your first house is one of many milestones in life, and I had the joy of experiencing it earlier this year. At first, I was nervous about the process and unsure where to turn for advice. Luckily, I met an […]
Wardrobes and Weatherproofing: Tools for Building a Balanced College List
Imagine you open your closet and have seven shirts that are the same color and style. No variation. No choice. In this thought experiment, how does that make you feel? Limited? Confined? Maybe even unprepared? Most people want more choices, not less. You want variety. Agency. A chance to make a different wardrobe decision […]
Making the Most of Your College Fair Experience
And we’re back!! We hope you had a restful and fulfilling summer. It’s hard to believe we’re in August already — and I’m sure many of you find it hard to believe as well. Fun fact: if you walk into a college admission office in any part of the country right now, you would find […]
Researching Colleges: Tips for Your Search (no matter what your summer holds)
Last weekend I was sitting at the pool with my eight year-old, and I felt something in me relax… almost like a mental sigh. You know, the feeling you get when summer approaches. School for my son is not quite over, and admission offices work year-round, so there’s no long summer break in sight for […]