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Shelter-in-Place Teen Volunteer Opportunities
The list was compiled by Counselor Helen Ingerson and was created during the COVID-19 pandemic as a resource for shelter-in-place volunteer ideas. Thank you Helen! Assisting the elderly with buying groceries. Students could organize this through neighborhood...
College Size Matters
As you explore which colleges are the right match for you, consider the size of the student body. How many undergraduates attend the college? This can make a big difference in your experience on a college campus. Think of college sizes in these four categories...
What If I’m Waitlisted?
By now, application decisions should be rolling in to your inbox/mailbox. If you haven’t already heard back from all your schools, the wait is almost over. Most colleges aim to have final decisions to everyone who applied before April 1. But what if your “final”...
A Road Trip Through the Admission Process
When you apply to college, especially one that receives far more applications than they have seats available and uses a holistic and layered admission review, waiting is inevitable. If I were you, I’d definitely be asking, “What is taking so long?!” Don’t worry. I’m...
Own Your Campus Visit
Campus visits are an important component in your college selection! Go with an open mind and ask insightful questions.
So Many Questions…
The questions asked by the SAT and ACT are puzzling. Why are those questions asked? How is that information used?
My Teen Has a Learning Disability, Should He Go to College?
by Elizabeth Hamblet As the parent of a child with a learning disability (LD) or ADHD you may have had sleepless nights worrying about his or her difficulties and you’ve probably spent a lot of time getting him or her evaluated and seeking the proper instruction and...
Comparing Financial Aid Offers from Colleges
Comparing Financial Aid offers for college is not as straight-forward as it sounds. There are short and long-term considerations to take into account.
Typos, repeated words and other signs of humanity in your college applications
by Samantha Rose-Sinclair, Senior Assistant Counselor, Georgia Tech Months ago you drafted your essays, polished your application, and submitted it into finality. Now you anxiously start peeking back at your documents while you wait for the decision on the other end....
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