category: college admissions

safety schools can be difficult to pick because it’s often hard to find ones that we like. schools with great academics are usually highly selective, while educational standards at safeties can be subpar. nonetheless, we all need to add a decent number of safeties to our lists just in case other colleges don’t work out.…

for the vast majority of us, the college admissions process is nerve-wracking. and that’s because of the risk we take. we know that after all of this hard work, there’s the possibility that we will get rejected. this possibility becomes even more likely when we’re talking about reach schools. because of the higher likelihood of…

two weeks ago, you pressed ‘submit’. and for a split second it was like everything inside of you turned into a gooey mush. partially from the terror. partially from the relief. another college application down. another check off of the list. another school name you can completely shove into that dark place in your mind…

think you’re too young to start job searching? think again! internships, volunteering, job shadowing — there is no such thing as too early in your education to think about these words. whether you’re a freshman in high school, a senior in high school or senior in college, these are the experiences you need to help…

would that be enough to get you in the school of your dreams? read on to find out!   “wouldn’t that be great. i’m in!” or are you? let’s think about it: would a letter of recommendation from president barack obama, potus himself, ensure your acceptance? i’m sure a letter from president obama would get…

are you in your junior year of high school yet? here’s some guidance from college connections, llc on how to succeed in–and even enjoy–this potentially hectic year! it’s best for juniors to start their college prep early. there are so many details to consider. if juniors plan properly, they may even enjoy the process. in…

so, it seems like all of your friends know what they’re going to do with their lives…except you! when you’re close to applying for college, the struggle to choose a major can be immensely stressful. there are dozens and dozens of majors to choose from. so…how do you know which one is for you? try…

you’ve stressed. you’ve worked hard. you’ve finally gotten your test scores. you’ve nervously clicked “submit.” you’ve waited. and waited. and waited some more. finally, decision day is here! what do you do now?!   plan where you’ll be when decisions become available you’ll want to be in a safe, comfortable place where you’ll feel supported…

fact: money does not come from trees. but it can – and frequently does – come from scholarships. and while the last thing you probably want to do, after writing a dozen soul-sucking college essays, is write a dozen more soul-sucking scholarship essays – this is far from the time to give in. there is…

if you’ve ever asked yourself this question, here’s a short and sweet answer from ethan sawyer, the college essay guy. the short answer here is: no, an essay won’t get you into college on its own. your acceptance at most universities is dictated primarily by your gpa, course-load (how hard your classes are) and, to…