by Lee Norwood | Jun 7, 2023 | Extra Curricular
Did you know that your student can only add 10 activities to their Common App and that they only have 100 characters to describe what they accomplished? That is NOT a lot of real estate to showcase your amazing student. 10 slots and only 100 characters is just not...
by Cori Dykman | Jun 1, 2023 | College Admissions, Extra Curricular, Junior Year
What are you passionate about? If you interview with an admissions counselor or attend an information session, this question will inevitably come up. But what do colleges really mean when they ask this question? How can you showcase your passions on your application?...
by Lee Norwood | Apr 26, 2023 | Extra Curricular
So, you’re thinking about studying business? It’s the trendiest major right now. But, here’s the thing: colleges want to see that we’ve got some real-world experience under your belt. Don’t worry, though, we’ve still got time to...
by Lee Norwood | Apr 9, 2023 | Extra Curricular, Junior Year
This summer can define you! The summer is a wonderful time to kick back, relax, visit friends and family, hit the beach, go on a mission trip and discover more about yourself. It is also a great time to do a deep dive into your interests. If you need ideas, our...
by Lee Norwood | Mar 1, 2023 | College Admissions, Extra Curricular, highly selective
Summer might seem far away, but it is important to start making your summer plans now. The goal is to use your summer to show interest in an activity, to try something new, to attend a program of interest, to conduct research, and all with the goal of differentiating...
by Lee Norwood | Feb 10, 2023 | Extra Curricular
Our students are currently discussing what they will do over the summer. This is an excellent time to show interest in your intended major, try something new, and recharge for the next school year. If your student is looking into highly selective colleges, Ivy-level...
