In May 2019, the College Board announced plans to create an “adversity score,” a socio-economic number based on fifteen factors including neighborhood, crime rate, and poverty levels, that would “better… Continue reading "College Board Adversity Score Being Replaced; Old Idea Was ‘Mistake’"
I moved my daughter to college last weekend. It was joyous, scary, exciting, and sad all at the same time, and I’m just talking about my emotions. During our transition… Continue reading "Adulting: The Game"
It’s getting a little chillier outside. All of those happy, excited college freshmen who moved into their new residence halls a month ago are now getting the scope of what… Continue reading "How to Help Your Sick College Student"
We recently shared 73 easy-for-a-student-to-make recipes. But what good is that list without the dorm room appliances you need (or want) to prepare them with? We’re not talking the microwaves… Continue reading "Dorm Room Appliances: Items to Complete Your Tiny Kitchen Area"
I’ve read a lot of essays in my life. I’ve probably read tens of thousands of essays. In what feels like a former life, I taught AP English Literature. Any… Continue reading "Essay Tips From an Essay Reader"
Have you ever been at a party with friends when someone says, “I can’t believe SuchAndSuch didn’t get into XYZ State University. She had a 4.0!” Or maybe when Grandma… Continue reading "Weighted GPA: Why a 4.0 Doesn’t Always Equal 4.0"
We’re thankful for our contributor Kelly Rawlings’ personal and touching perspective on college and university safety. We hope it inspires parents and students to learn more about the violence that… Continue reading "College Safety and Hard Questions: ‘Will I Be Safe On Your Campus?’"
When I worked as a college recruiter, I can’t tell you the number of times I talked to students who assumed that it was harder to get into a college… Continue reading "Why It’s Sometimes Easier to ‘Get In’ to an Out-Of-State College"
It’s getting a little chillier outside. All of those happy, excited college freshmen who moved into their new residence halls a month ago are now getting the scope of what… Continue reading "How to Help Your Sick College Student"
It’s pumpkin spice season, and that also means it’s time for college admissions fairs! In the world of college admissions, it’s also referred to as “travel season.” This title is… Continue reading "College Admissions Fairs: Top 10 Questions to Ask and Also Avoid"
It’s that time of year… again… for the ubiquitous “I can’t believe they’re that young/I’m that old” viral post. It’s time for the what-used-to-be The Beloit Mindset List but is… Continue reading "2023 Mindset List: Marist College Now Publishes the Old Beloit Favorite"
