by College Essay Guy | Aug 10, 2014 | Admissions, Essays, FAQ, Infographics, Strategy
When it comes to the college admissions process, it’s important to demonstrate your interest to specific colleges on your list. With so many kids applying to so many schools, colleges need a way to be able to identify and admit students who will enroll if...
by College Essay Guy | Jul 20, 2014 | Admissions, Applications, FAQ, Strategy
Have you ever eaten at a stir-fry buffet? If you’re like me, you eagerly scope out the huge array of choices, and then proceed to cram your bowl with as much steak and vegetables as you can get away with before people start staring. We can’t help ourselves. Why?...
by College Essay Guy | Jul 19, 2014 | Admissions, Applications, FAQ, Infographics, Strategy
Check out our fun informational cartoon to find out. If you are a rising high school senior, one of the biggest decisions facing you is whether you’re applying Early Decision. For some students, the path is clear; but for others, applying Early Decisions can be...
by College Essay Guy | Jul 7, 2014 | Applications, Strategy, Susan's POV
‘Grit’ poses as a relative newcomer to college admission circles. Along with its sidekicks, tenacity and perseverance, ongoing research suggests that college admissions now consider these variables in their selection process. Non-cognitive variables, (the...
by College Essay Guy | Jun 24, 2014 | Admissions, Strategy
Last month, as I sat down with a new student for the first time, I began my usual inquisition – a perfectly balanced barrage of questions that blends numeric stats with slightly pesky probing. Like any diligent educational consultant, I try to make sure that I have...
