August 30, 2010 Morton H. Shaevitz, Ph.D. and Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz What do you think is the most popular undergraduate major at American four-year colleges and universities? If you say, undecided, you are right on the button. Unless you are one of those fortunate freshmen who knew at ten years old you wanted to be [...]
August 30, 2010 Morton H. Shaevitz, Ph.D. and Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz Yes, declaring that every student should make use of college counseling and psychological services may sound like a bit of an over-reach. The truth is, though, that most campus counseling offices offer such an array of informational and preventative services and programs (as well [...]
August 24, 2010 While there are wildly differing practices among colleges, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), admissions officers at some schools are open to searching Facebook and MySpace for information about applicants to their respective colleges. Students should know that what they post on these websites is public information that [...]
August, 2010 Here are a few things to think about and act on before you go back to school. 1. TESTING • November is the only date when College Board offers the Language Listening Subject Tests. If you’re going to take it, sign up now. 2. COURSES AND GRADES • Of all the years in [...]
August, 2010 Since you have only a few weeks left of vacation, don’t forget to take some time before school starts to relax, enjoy yourself, and maybe just chill. You need to be rested and full of energy to begin tackling both your schoolwork and college applications. 1. TESTING • If you have any last [...]
July 27, 2010 The Five Biggest Mistakes Students Make When Choosing Colleges to Which to Apply Okay, you’re a senior and getting ready to apply to colleges, but the question is which colleges? Some students begin thinking about colleges their sophomore year, but most students avoid the topic until the last minute. Remember, it’s never [...]
July 22, 2010 Hope you’re having a great summer! To stay on top of the admissions process, here are some things for you to do. SENIORS COLLEGE LIST • Continue updating your college list and researching colleges. Before schools starts, the list should be final. • Begin making plans for college interviews during late summer [...]
May 4, 2010 You’ve already faced one of life’s biggest challenges: getting into college. You did it! The next challenge is to take full advantage of everything your college has to offer, get good grades, all the while having a great time. As someone who worked on the Stanford University Dean of Student’s staff (and [...]
May 4, 2010 Most graduating seniors see the summer before they go off to college as their last chance to be free and easy. Sure, many high school grads get part- or full-time jobs to help pay for their college expenses, but there’s usually plenty of time to hang out, party with friends, and have [...]
Seniors: Just a reminder that today is the deadline for saying yes to the letter of acceptance from the college you have decided to attend. Usually that also involves sending them a deposit for your housing next year. Congratulations to you and also to the college who was so wise in accepting you! After the [...]