There’s an old saying, “Actions speak louder than words.” However, both will need to be on display on the Common Application Activities List for college admission. A list that highlights your character with carefully chosen activities and words helps to convey to...
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Independent Research Projects in High School
Looking for a way to stand out on your college application and learn more about a topic you love? Independent research projects are becoming an increasingly popular addition to high school students’ college resumes. These projects can be adapted for almost any subject...
Cracking the Word Problem Part 2: Real-World Logic
Math can be an esoteric discipline. It is used by physicists and astronomers (and mathematicians, of course) to describe conditions and realities foreign to our everyday experiences. Word problems, on the other hand, do the exact opposite. The popularity of word...
Financial Aid Impact of Early Decision and Early Action
Originally posted by: Blaine Blontz, Founder & Lead Consultant, Financial Aid Coach Early Decision and Early Action are two admissions tools more widely used to help boost chances of getting into first-choice colleges or ‘dream’ schools. While they...
Student Discounts – Part II
A few weeks ago, we posted a short article offering information on student travel discounts. This second article highlights even more discounts for students. We direct you to some helpful websites as well! Students are able to take advantage of more discounts than any...
Does Success Come at a Price? A Look at Standardized Test Prep
The New York Times recently ran an opinion piece titled, “How I Learned to Take the SAT Like a Rich Kid,” by Dylan Hernandez. Much of the article chronicles Hernandez’s time as a scholarship student in a summer program at Phillips Exeter, an exclusive...
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