Congratulations to all of you who submitted Early Action and Early Decision applications by November 1. Some of you are still working toward November 15 deadlines; if you need support in the homestretch, please contact me. After you've hit submit, take a break—you've earned it! Then...
The FAFSA and CSS Profile are now open, so get to work on completing these documents and submitting them to your colleges. For those of you applying Early Decision or Early Action, a few deadlines have arrived and more are approaching. Create a timeline to...
The 2019-20 application cycle has officially begun, so let's get to work! First, I hope you'll join me at the Hill Center on September 19 for College Admissions: A Road Map for 11th and 12th Grade Students. And if you've attended this event in the past...
To have a less-stressful writing process and a better product, get started this summer on your personal statement and school-specific essays. Claster Educational Services is here for you, with both one-on-one essay support and group sessions available to help you get a running start. • For...
Congratulations to all of you! As you close out your high school career I hope you take the many opportunities you'll have to reflect on all you’ve accomplished. And don't forget to take your opportunities to thank everyone who helped you along the way. For those...
May 1st has come and gone and most of you have paid your deposits and are sporting T-shirts from the school that will one day be your alma mater. Now that your decision has been made, be sure to keep on top of the details,...
The results are in, and congratulations are in order on all of your offers of admission. I hope you have several choices that you're excited about as you make your decision over the next few weeks. In addition to the advice in this article on...
Most students are still waiting on some decisions but many of you are attending admitted student days on campuses where you’ve been accepted. These events are an excellent way to inform your decision by getting a better feel for the academic atmosphere and campus life...
Admissions staff are hard at work reviewing files in committee meetings and in many cases your mid-year report will be the last piece of information added to your file before a decision is made. Check your application status on the Common App and each school's...
Congratulations to those of you who have received good news on Early Decision applications. Since these are binding agreements, you have a relatively short to do list: Let your recommenders know you’ve been admitted and thank them! Withdraw all other applications you have submitted. Update...