Sometimes we unintentionally discourage our kids from reading. I know. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Here’s what not to do — and why. 1. Having the Wrong Books If you only have Steinbeck or The New Yorker as reading options, your kids will be discouraged from...
New survey reveals the 10 things they consider most important in judging students' applications. In its annual survey of college counselors, the National Association for College Admission Counseling reports that colleges accepted 65.8% of freshman applicants for the fall 2014 semester (the most recent data available)....
When writing a college admissions essay, your natural tendency may be to emphasize your victories while also downplaying your less successful moments. However, by masking your failures, you sacrifice a powerful opportunity to distinguish yourself from other applicants. After all, academic all-stars, former club leaders and...
The White House announced on Sunday that Malia Obama will attend Harvard University—but not starting this fall—and instead will take a gap year, a practice gaining momentum in the United States in recent years. In its announcement, the White House said the president’s older daughter will...