This week I was driving with my two kids in the car. My six-year-old son turns to his big sister out of the blue and says, “I have more points that you could ever have on Disney games!” This sounded like the start of a fight. They’ve been home all summer and are beginning to [...]
Parents and student acknowledge that college is a goal even before students enter high school. Most recognize college planning takes effort and involves a series of small decisions made over time. Top students don’t develop overnight; they put in extra effort day after day and year after year. So I am a little stunned when [...]
Most seniors dread writing college admissions essays. I can’t blame them. I’ve applied to plenty of highly selective programs and decided I’d rather write a 100 page research paper than a two page personal essay. College essays are difficult for many students because they are unlike the writing taught in high school. Personal statements are [...]
Most application mistakes are preventable and usually due to procrastination! Pay attention and stay organized so you don’t fall into these traps: 1. Failing to research schools adequately. Just because you’ve hear it is “a good school” doesn’t mean it is the right place for everyone. I’ve known students who arrived on campus to find [...]
We are looking at applying to Texas Christian University, but are confused about which application to submit. It looks like there are three options: the TCU online application, the Common Application, and the Apply Texas application. Which application should we use? Does it matter? First, your choice of application will not matter to the university. [...]
