Selective Admissions

Julie Simon

Six College Admissions Myths We Wish Would Die

As a college consultant, I estimate I spend half my day correcting students and parents on things they’ve heard about college admissions....

Meghan Balding

So You Want to Major in Computer Science?

So you want to major in computer science? Everything you need to know about applying to colleges as a computer science major.

Julie Simon

Let Them Eat Cake...And Other Ways to Support Seniors in Admissions Decision Purgatory

Ways to support your student while they wait for college admission decisions.

Leah Beasley-Wojick

Deferred...Now What?

There are many reasons a student’s application may be deferred or postponed (these terms are used synonymously by admissions). Admissions...

Julie Simon

When is Standardized Testing Optional

How standardized testing is used in the admissions process is more confusing than ever–even for people like me, whose job is to stay on...

Julie Simon

Applying to College and Dating—The Same Rules Apply

What not to do after submitting your early applications to colleges.

Julie Simon

I Got an Email from Princeton! Should I Apply?

“I got an email from Princeton,” a senior proudly told me when I visited her Maryland high school. The student with a 3.7 GPA and a 1350...