Decisions, Decisions…….

Decisions, Decisions…….

Advantages and Disadvantages to Application Deadlines By: Austin Curwen  8.16.22 College counseling is no different from many processes with lots of small parts making up the larger whole.  One of the primary reasons families will hire an independent consultant is...
The Role of Legacies in College Admissions

The Role of Legacies in College Admissions

By Austin Curwen, College Consultant Annapolis College Consulting One thing that is bandied about quietly among college admissions professionals is whether students receive preference as a legacy candidate.  What is this you ask?  Put simply, an advantage if a parent...
College Prep for a Homeschooler

College Prep for a Homeschooler

by Adriane Donkers, ACC Counselor If you are a high school homeschooler, you may be wondering how you should be helping your student prepare for college and college applications. One of the biggest concerns of homeschool families is whether their student will be...

Common App Essay Prompts Stay the SAME 2023!

The Common App folks recently announced that, for the 2022-23 application cycle, essay prompts will remain the same as last year. Article by Marcie Cowan Following is the full set of essay prompts for the coming admissions cycle: Some students have a background,...