Write something specific, unique, and compelling about yourself. Every single personal statement essay I've edited, I've had to ask the student "why does this make you special?" Let me phrase it like this to you: you might...

This is simple. Start early, edit often, and restart if needed. Do not get...

This is easily one of the most underrated parts in your application. College admissions officers put so much emphasis on your rec letters, and yet, kids spend so little time on them! So do yourself a favor and commit to finding stellar rec letters. Do this in...

Everyone is just as nervous as you are to start college. And just as excited. Don’t be fooled into thinking that everyone has their lives figured out like I did. It can be real scary to come into college thinking you’re lost and drifting but everyone...

So obviously, this ranges from person to person. Many kids will want to go directly to grad school, be it med school, law school, or business school, and that’s perfectly fine. What else is perfectly fine, is doing none of the above. Not going to grad school...

Colleges want to see you be thoughtful. Be introspective, be critical of yourself, and show that you know you make...

I did not use a private admissions counselor, and I don't think you really need one anyways. The majority of these people will give you advice you can easily google!...

Apply, apply, apply. Whether it's through Fastweb, or your school programs, apply to as many scholarships as you can. And they don't always have to be...

Honestly, do what you love. At this point, you're done applying and don't need to impress colleges,...

Colleges understand that we all make mistakes, especially in our earlier years of high school. So take time to explain yourself! Many...

To me, high school and college had one immediately noticeable difference in terms of classes. For me, high school was 7am to 3pm, and kids often didn't get home until 6 or 7 depending on sports, choir, dancing, etc. That's sometimes 12 hours! However, once home, we all had very...

I did not take a gap year, although I had the option to do so. In fact, many schools give students the option to "defer" their acceptance, which essentially means you take a gap year to do something and then go to the school you were admitted in to. I don't think there is a right answer to whether or not you should do this, but I do think there are certain questions you HAVE to ask yourself before making the decision. 1) Are you taking the gap year to do something you're passionate about, and something that you know you...