I was interviewed by money.com (formerly Money Magazine) for an article called, "4 Tips for Finding the Best College for You." Specifically, I was asked about how students can use campus visits to determine if a college is a good fit. The article was included in Money's "Best Colleges" feature [...]
Perhaps you’ve decided going to college in New York City would be a perfect fit. Between the bright lights of Broadway, hundreds of museums and galleries, every type of cuisine imaginable, and shopping that can’t be beat, NYC has so much to offer. The Big Apple is indeed an exhilarating [...]
I am currently reading David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell. The premise of the book is that disadvantages might actually be advantages, that people who are considered underdogs may in fact have the greatest chance for success, and that obstacles might really be opportunities. One section of the book focuses [...]
Guest blog post by Charlotte Hamilton “Have you ever thought about applying to a women’s college?” My high school counselor asked me this during a meeting about my college search, over twenty years ago. In fact, I had never once thought of applying to a women’s college. Going as far [...]
I recently had the privilege of hearing admissions counselors from three highly selective colleges discuss their schools' approaches to admissions. They provided information about and insight into what might appear to be a murky and mysterious process. By sharing what I learned from these admissions officers, I hope to help [...]
At most high schools in the U.S., students take anywhere from four to eight courses at a time. Some students enjoy the variety, but for others, managing that many classes and subjects is difficult. What if, in college, you could take just one class at a time, diving deeply into [...]
There have been many news reports recently about controversies on college campuses due to differences in political beliefs, race, and/or religion. For example, former Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopolous was scheduled to speak at the University of California, Berkeley in February, but administrators cancelled his speech after demonstrations turned violent. The [...]
