Online Learning and COVID-19: How Do Colleges Adjust?
For high school juniors and seniors, preparing for college can be stressful. As schools switch from in-person to online learning due to the coronavirus pandemic, this stress may be compounded by the fact that colleges are physically closed. Your carefully constructed college timeline might seem in jeopardy. However, there are ways to adapt to these […]
COVID-19 and Your College Application Essay
Lately, I’ve been asked during our regular webinar series is how COVID-19 will affect or change the college admissions process. Students are worried that their application will suffer because their summer plans are cancelled. Parents are wondering whether standardized test scores will now be less of a requirement. Families ask whether they should use the […]
Choosing Classes for Next Year: What to Consider
As the academic year comes to a close, many students are faced with the challenge of choosing classes for next year. Students will often feel pressured and influenced, even unconsciously, about their selection. This pressure comes from comments from teachers, conversations with guidance counselors, and suggestions from a family member or friends. Let’s discuss how […]
What GPA Do I Need?
“What GPA do I need?” This, in addition to “What SAT score do I need?” is perhaps the question I am asked most. In May, as another school year ends, many families will sit down to review the year’s academic performance. They will also compile a list of colleges and universities that best align with […]
College Video Tours: A Guide to Your Virtual College Visit
Under normal circumstances, every fall and spring, high school juniors and seniors complete college visits. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is having effects on all aspects of education. As a result, lots of educational institutions are going online, and not just for classes. In-person activities, including college visits, are canceled for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, there […]
How Will Coronavirus Cancellations Impact Your College Timeline?
We’re seeing the ripple effects of Coronavirus across our communities in new ways every day. To support public health, we’re suddenly faced with altered schedules, canceled events, and unprecedented school closures. Some colleges have ended their semesters early. More than one million K-12 students have been impacted by schools closing their doors for extensive breaks. […]