Posts by Trevor Mizrahi

1. The College Admission Process Has Evolved Significantly The landscape of college admissions has transformed dramatically in recent years. Colleges now assess applicants holistically, giving weight not just to academics but also to extracurricular involvement, leadership, and community impact. According to the Common Data Set (CDS), schools now evaluate “academic rigor,” “extracurricular activities,” and “character/personal qualities” in…

FAFSA still has not figured out the proper way to rollout the “New FAFSA” and will be launching the form with limited use starting in December. Follow the timeline we have outlined for you below so never miss an important deadline. We begin in October and goes all the way to May of 2025. Because…

But if you weren’t that busy, what could you do with that extra time? This is for the student who can’t fit it all into 24 hours and needs a formula to succeed on their path to college. 1. Prioritize and Plan: Set Priorities: Determine which tasks are most important and focus on them first.…

Employment Outlook Upon Graduation With a looming recession expected within the next 12 months, the stakes for college-bound students are higher than ever. Colleges are increasingly aware that their ability to help students secure jobs upon graduation significantly influences prospective students’ choices. As a result, many institutions have ramped up their career services, forging stronger…

It’s easy to say yes to the first college who is showing interest but the advice is to hold off on making the decision until you know which college is right for you. Arnav’s journey is powerful and helps bring clarity to how a top college will give large scholarships to the right applicant. Because…

You can go to CollegeBoard – use Naviance – take a look at Petersons – or use some of the free reports on U.S. News & World Report to get high level information about a college. When it comes to crunch time and you need to have the most reliable data to choose where you…

Barnard College got a great addition for the class of 2028. Lucy has personal qualities that make her a sure admit for college that compliments her academic style. Hear the journey she went through to successfully apply to one of the most sought after institutions of higher learning. Stemming from her curiosity and passion for…

Sri has a very interesting story which explains her preparations in high school that helped her get accepted into one of the more prestigious majors at a top tier university. Contrary to the belief her friends had about finding college essay examples online to gain an edge, she realized that it’s the personal narrative that…

Nonacademic factors playing a large part of the admissions decision can be found in the Common Data Set. Learn to take advantage of this information to boost your ability to get into a good college. Here are a few: Talent / Ability Character / personal qualities Geographical residence  Work experience Level of applicant’s interest It…

You can easily have a lot less to show for your college degree than someone else who develops a list of colleges that best gets them to their goal. Cost is often times not considered until the very end, after parents get the college list from their rising high school senior. Parents usually use the…