by Caitlin Vogt | Mar 10, 2021 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 2 minutes As you begin your college application process, you may decide to apply through the Common Application. The Common Application (also known as the “Common App”) is an advanced college application platform that allows you to apply to multiple...
by Caitlin Vogt | Mar 9, 2021 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 2 minutes As you begin your college application process, you may decide to apply through the Common Application. The Common Application (also known as the “Common App”) is an advanced college application platform that allows you to apply to multiple...
by Caitlin Vogt | Feb 19, 2021 | Applying to College, Career Planning
Reading Time: 2 minutes There are many reasons students are postponing their college plans and taking a gap year during the pandemic. For some, college is simply too costly to take on at this point in time. Others hope to wait until they can attend college courses in...
by Caitlin Vogt | Feb 8, 2021 | Applying to College, Life During COVID-19
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’re someone with a lot of different interests and strengths, you may be hesitant to declare a major when you go to college. You may want to consider an undecided, undeclared, or exploratory major. This means you will have more time to...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jan 31, 2021 | Applying to College, Life During COVID-19
Reading Time: 2 minutes With college applications done and submitted, you may encounter both relief and anxiety as you wait for admissions news. The waiting game can be stressful, especially during a global pandemic when so much can change in just a few months. Here...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jan 17, 2021 | Applying to College, Life During COVID-19
Reading Time: 4 minutes In past years, you may have heard all about the importance of visiting colleges in-person to gain a better understanding of the campus, culture, and overall fit. With the pandemic moving campus tours online, you may be discouraged at the...
by Caitlin Vogt | Nov 30, 2020 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 2 minutes When colleges are test-optional, they are waiving the requirement of ACT or SAT test scores, and allowing you to choose to submit them or not. With more and more schools going test-optional, you may be wondering if you should still take...
by Caitlin Vogt | Oct 9, 2020 | Applying to College, High School Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’ve never heard the term GPA, it’s time to familiarize yourself! It’s one of the most important components to your college application. GPA stands for Grade Point Average and represents a summary of all of your grades throughout your four...
by Caitlin Vogt | Oct 8, 2020 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 3 minutes When it comes to the college application process, most students think that the essays and the letters of recommendation are the most important elements of their submission. Here we will delve into other parts of the application that are equally...
by Caitlin Vogt | Oct 5, 2020 | Applying to College
Reading Time: 3 minutes Keep in mind that colleges are keen to learn about the candidate behind the GPA and test scores. They want to know who you are, what makes you tick, and the kind of character you display. Obviously, they can glean some of this through your...
by Bianca Black | Oct 1, 2020 | Applying to College, College Spotlights, Parents, Families & Mentors
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you enjoy the peace and serenity that only the mountains can provide? Are your favorite pastimes skiing, hiking, or mountain biking? Do you want to become one with nature? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you should look at...
by Caitlin Vogt | May 28, 2020 | Applying to College, Life During COVID-19
Reading Time: 2 minutes We know that this past spring season was a major disappointment for student athletes of all sports. There were seniors who missed out on their final season with teammates and juniors who missed out on potential recruitment opportunities. Though...
