Why do colleges ask “Why did you choose to apply to X school or Y program?” during the college application process? Isn’t it obvious students want to go where they apply? Actually, the answer is no according to college admissions counselors. If a student can’t articulate clearly why a school is the [...]

Food for thought as students prepare their final private school essays: “Applicants at New College of Florida who wrote about their mental health issues were subject to a second read - even if they met the standards…Colleges may not ask if students have a mental health issue, but it is common for students [...]