Category Archives: April 2015
The Power of a Well-Chosen Essay
A favorite college admissions adage is: “A good essay can heal the sick, but can’t raise the dead.” A strong essay has the power to move a teetering applicant into the “yes” pile, but it’s not a miracle drug that … Continue reading
Majoring in Landscape Architecture
If you’re creative, interested in the environment and science, and enjoy working with people, landscape architecture may be just the career for you. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, landscape architecture is the fastest growing of all the design … Continue reading
Financial Matters: The Hidden Costs of College
College financial aid packages will start arriving this month, but when you begin comparing your out-of-pocket costs, be sure to include expenses that go beyond room, board and tuition. These costs may vary from one institution to another, but they … Continue reading
Choosing Among Your College Options
The waiting is over. Admissions decisions have been made. And some very happy students now have the enviable problem of deciding which college they want to attend. From now until the May 1 notification deadline, the tables are turned as … Continue reading
Wallowing on the Waitlist
Uh-oh. Your eagerly-awaited decision letter from Dream University finally arrives and you learn that you’ve been offered not the hoped-for place in the class, but a spot on their waitlist. What should you do now? Your first step is to … Continue reading
