August, 2018

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How to Get the Most Out of Your College Visits

Princeton College Consulting

Here's a college admission tidbit for you - college visits do more than you think. Sure, they help you get to know the college in person and guide decisions on which colleges to apply to, or which offer to accept. They can help you get a sense of what your life at that college will look like and whether you can see yourself being happy and successful in that environment.

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Communicating with Teenagers

Humbach Education Consulting

a/k/a Do you speak English? As an Independent Education Consultant, my demographic is teens. Fortunately, I love and appreciate this age and often, my faith in humanity is literally restored by a one-hour college planning session with a high school student. Occasionally, I joke that they have a heavy burden of correcting many mistakes that my generation has made.

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College Admission Requirements: Summer 2018 FAQs

Princeton College Consulting

You don’t need to dive into college stats and research to know how competitive admissions have become. The college admissions landscape only grows more complex each year – and with that, more shrouded with misconceptions. Different sources sometimes point to different facts and conclusions about the application process. We understand the frustration all too well, and have put together an FAQ on college admission requirements to clear up the confusion.