The field of college admissions is always evolving and changing. This year is no exception. Outside of the drama and myths, there are patterns worth paying attention to. This is a look at trends I’ve been tracking this admissions cycle and what they might mean for your student. My goal: to give you a clear … Continue Reading
If you have started your college research, and feel ready for another layer of engagement with colleges, then you should know about college fairs and how to make the most of them. In-person fairs are usually held in large halls lined with tables hosted by admissions representatives ready to share information about colleges and universities from all over … Continue Reading
Colleges look very closely at what courses you take and how well you do in those courses. This is because they know that a student’s high school grade point average (GPA) is a strong predictor of success and persistence in college. Staying competitive for a wide range of colleges means most high school students will … Continue Reading
It’s no secret that college is expensive. But estimating the actual cost can be a lot more complicated than simply identifying the sticker price on a college’s website. There is a whole number of factors that determine the price offered to each student. In fact, the system for setting the actual net price for each … Continue Reading
Each year I set out to provide an overview of changes and trends in the admissions landscape to help understand the policies and practices at play that can influence the strategies to employ and decisions my students might make as part of their college planning. Trends discussed in this blog post from last year continue. … Continue Reading
For more than twenty years, colleges have been responding to the public and private demand for highly qualified people with solid-subject matter expertise and technological abilities by expanding the size and expertise of faculty in STEM fields, creating strong STEM-based academic pathways, and investing in ultra modern engineering, maker spaces, hands-on lab facilities, and technology … Continue Reading
My students and I work through identifying their personal criteria to help them decide on the right schools for them. While location and “vibe” of the school are often what first draw a student in, the real fit and match is found over time. It is important that students learn about a college’s academic programs, … Continue Reading
Political Science departments explore the intersections between theory and practice in government and political sectors. Most universities offer a BA or BS in political science through their respective departments. Political science departments are popular at many schools: this area of study is in the top five most popular majors at Fordham and the top eight … Continue Reading
I often hear my students lament about how they used to be avid readers when they were younger, a hobby they can even seem nostalgic about with wonder on how to capture the love of reading again. More and more they are competing with screen time and captivated by social media, but they can be … Continue Reading
The college admissions landscape has been drastically altered during the COVID pandemic, accelerating changes that were already underway. New data shows that college application numbers continue to grow and the percent of students admitted to the most selective schools continues to drop. It helps to understand a bit of what is going on behind the … Continue Reading