College Essay: Telling Your Story
As the junior year of high school comes to an end, college application season begins. The components of a strong application consist of...
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My Pathway to College
May 63 min
Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment
At every college information session, a parent will ask, “Is it better to get a “B” in an AP class or an “A” in a regular class?” The...
My Pathway to College
Apr 23 min
Avoiding Senioritis
Senioritis sounds like a medical condition but is rather a condition of the mind when high school seniors become unmotivated and feel...
My Pathway to College
Mar 53 min
Digital SAT: What You Need to Know
As technology continues to shape our educational landscape, the College Board has announced a significant update to the SAT. Enter the...
My Pathway to College
Nov 7, 20232 min
After Submitting Your Applications
Your applications are in, and you are enjoying that wonderful feeling of relief that comes with the last early submission, but don’t put...
My Pathway to College
Mar 6, 20232 min
Navigating the Waitlist
What should you do now if you are one of the hopeful applicants who has been waitlisted at your dream school?
My Pathway to College
Feb 6, 20232 min
How College Admission Has Changed
The college admission process wasn’t nearly as anxiety-producing thirty years ago. Learn what's different here.
My Pathway to College
Jan 24, 20232 min
Thinking About Summer - "Elite" Summer Programs
Are you receiving information regarding summer programs? Learn how to select a summer program that is right for you.
My Pathway to College
Dec 15, 20222 min
Acing That College Interview
Colleges encourage interviews as a way to help distinguish among all the students who have similar grades, test scores and extracurriculars.
My Pathway to College
Oct 4, 20222 min
Considering Early Decision?
What is Early Decision (ED)? Will applying ED make it easier to get in? How will applying Early Decision affect financial aid?
My Pathway to College
May 8, 20222 min
College Search for Students with Learning Differences
The transition from high school to college is daunting for most students, but the anxiety is intensified for students with learning...
My Pathway to College
Apr 10, 20222 min
Making That Final College Choice
For some students, the final decision regarding which college to attend is the toughest part of the admission process. Here are some tips...
My Pathway to College
Aug 31, 20214 min
Making the Choice to Apply Early Decision/Early Action
Over 450 colleges offer Early Decision or Early Action application plans. Some offer both. Before deciding whether you should apply Early...
My Pathway to College
May 6, 20212 min
Takeaways from the 2021 Admission Year
Everyone involved in the college admission world would probably agree that the 2021 admission cycle was unlike any other. At a recent...
My Pathway to College
Mar 19, 20212 min
Handling Denials—How Parents Can Help
Parents just want to help. The natural reaction when you see your child suffering is to try and make it better. Denials are inevitable in...
My Pathway to College
Oct 12, 20203 min
How Will Colleges Make Decisions This Year?
There have been so many challenges and disruptions to our everyday lives since the COVID pandemic started its deadly march across the...
My Pathway to College
Sep 11, 20201 min
Jen’s Guide to College Admissions Live Course
Are you approaching high school graduation? Are you beginning to research college options? With all of the education choices available,...
