The College App Guide:
Your Acceptance Letter Starts Here
Important SAT Update
Yesterday, the College Board announced it will no longer offer SAT Subject Tests in an effort to make the college application process less demanding for high school students.
My Editing Shop Is Open!
Even though many of you have recently submitted Early Action and Early Decision applications, it is never too soon to begin drafting supplemental essays for December and January deadlines.
Fact-Checking College Admissions
“From Politifact to Factcheck.org, there are entire institutes and websites dedicated to verifying what is accurate in politics. But who is responsible for setting the record straight in college admission?”
The Coronavirus and College Admissions
“The near-panic is reverberating on campuses around the nation, where deans are used to taking much more staid and studied steps.”
Let Your Character Shine
“A gradually emerging revolution in college admission is on the cusp of taking flight.”
How To Navigate The College Admissions Process Amid The Coronavirus
Parents nationwide are suffering high anxiety about the coming school year. COVID-19 has caused many school districts to go exclusively remote. For students, parents, educators and political leaders, this has become one hot mess.
Congratulations Are In Order
Congratulations to a 2019 Application Workshop student who is one of the finalists for admission into the 4+4 BS/MD Program at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Changes In College Admissions
“Three Big Changes Affecting College Admissions That All High School Parents and Students Need to Know About”
Here’s Who Should Opt Out of the SAT Essay
“3 Students Who Should Opt to Write the SAT Essay”
Want to Know Why College Applicants Get Rejected? Here are Common Mistakes
“There’s a lot that goes into deciding which colleges to apply for, and your search will need to expand beyond figuring out which schools offer your preferred major.”
Ways to Stand Out as an Applicant
“A student's high school transcript tells the college admission evaluator much more than letter grades”
The Garden City Chapter of the National Charity League
On February 4th, the Garden City Chapter of the National Charity League met with Kelly Chester to discuss college admissions trends for 2020.
Application fees adding up quickly? Here’s how to save.
Rising college costs, multiple applications, here are some financial tips.
College Spotlight: Wesleyan University
With pride, students often refer to Wesleyan as the “Diversity University” and there is truth in the title, as Wesleyan is culturally, racially and geographically diverse. The vibe on campus is one of tolerance and inclusion. Upon visiting, aspiring students will discover that “Wes” is a large community of passionate learners who are progressive and intelligent.
The Coalition 411
The Coalition for College application was created in 2015 to streamline the college application process and provide more affordable access to applications for historically underrepresented groups.
Curious About Which Schools Don’t Require SAT or ACT Scores?
As controversy surrounding standardized test scores for college admissions continues to increase, more schools across the nation are becoming test optional.
College Spotlight: Columbia University
Worldly, ambitious and accomplished, the students at Columbia University are fortunate enough to receive an Ivy League education on a spectacular campus in the middle of Manhattan. World-class research facilities and over 100 majors provide students with access to some of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate programs.