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…

Wages, affordability, and job openings are important factors to determine where a young adult can get a head start in life. Parents hope their child can make it on their own with a college degree rather than living back at home for several years. This is where hard decisions need to be made as few…

Some TV shows win awards year after year, making them the most desirable “must watch” programming. Want a laugh? Seinfeld, Friends, or Schitt’s Creek have you covered. Political Drama is more your speed? Turn on an episode of The West Wing and you won’t be disappointed. Same can be said for American’s top colleges and…

Legacy Applicants Will Be Viewed Differently Now That Large Financial Penalties Will Be Levied If Some Applicants Are Given An Unfair Advantage. Not Only Will Stanford Bring Back Standardized Testing For Fall 2026 (SAT & ACT) But They Will Also Be Dealing With A New Formula That Dictates Who Makes A Good Fit. https://www.politico.com/news/2024/06/19/california-new-legacy-admission-ban-00164049?cid=apn

This student had a unique story that was compelling enough to land him a coveted spot at Cornell University in their HRM Program. Hear how he discovered his path and what made him stand out. Applying Early Decision sometimes has benefits and can be the difference between making the cut or falling short.

When a B student knows how to craft a narrative that captivates admissions officers, they can write their way into a good college. One misconception most make is assuming it’s the same process as writing for a class assignment. This is usually the difference between a student who gets accepted and who gets rejected. It…

Discerning between applying early or regular has historically been an easy choice. Reserve your top choice to an early consideration if they offer it. Recently, however, you will notice a substantial uptick in the overall number of students applying early in order to increase their chances of admission. For some, this is a worthwhile strategy…

This is a tremendous story about a student who continues to be tenacious while believing in pursuing a passion. Getting multiple offers from highly selective institutions, he chose HMC to elevate his rhetoric skills and to find a true faculty mentor. Congratulations to all of those who try hard each day in pursuit of improving…

Everyone is unique and you shouldn’t follow exactly what other students do. Try to stand apart from the rest so you can be happy with a college that values you for who you’ve become. Here is one of our students we are very proud of and the first this year to get a Regent Scholarship…