Category Archives: Application Essays

Making the Most of Your College Essays

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Lisa Ransdell

Now is that anxious time of year when college-bound high school seniors are making final decisions about where to apply, struggling with those dreaded application essays, and balancing all of that with making the most of senior year. It’s an … Continue reading →

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Early Fall College Planning

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Lisa Ransdell

What should high school students and their families be doing in the late summer/early fall to be ahead of the college planning game? Here is what I would suggest: Seniors: Do as much as you can before senior year starts. … Continue reading →

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Stalking the Admission Essay

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Lisa Ransdell

What’s the best way to approach the admission essay required by most selective colleges? First, directly address the prompt, whatever it may be; second, be yourself. If you’re a wit, be witty; if you’re artistic, be creative; if you’re a … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Traits Colleges Seek in Students

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Lisa Ransdell

From IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association, based on a survey of members: 1. A rigorous high school curriculum that challenges the student and may include AP or IB classes. 2. Grades that represent strong effort and an upward trend. … Continue reading →

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