Ask Amy about Admissions
The Four I’s of College Admissions
Interestingness- What does the applicant DO to demonstrate that he/she is interesting. Colleges are building classes! They want unique students who will add to the class.Impact- what has the student done (in their community or home) that has had impact on someone...
How Can I Help my High School Senior Manage the Disappointment of Rejection?
Few things hurt teenagers more than the sting of rejection, but in the unfair world of college admissions, being rejected must be expected. There are several ways parents can support their students in mitigating the sting of rejection: From the start, encourage...
3 Affordable Ways to Visit Colleges
College visits are important, but are they worth breaking the bank? Today we are going to focus on the top 3 things applicants can do to affordably visit the campuses they are considering. 1.Take a tour…without breaking the bank. Can’t afford to fly around the country...
Our Top 4 Book Recommendations for College-Bound Students and Their Parents
Thousands of books have been published on the topic of college admissions, and no one can be expected to read them all (except, of course, for Independent Educational Consultants who can't learn enough about college admissions) Here are our top 4 recommendations: At...
Balancing Athletics and Academics, A Student Perspective
By Emily Watts, Chapman University, Class of 2018 Being a student athlete often comes with additional layers of responsibility and pressure. Not only does the collegiate athlete feel the need to perform in the classroom, but she also knows it is her job to perform on...