Let’s Talk about AP Tests (and Scores)!
We’re in the middle of AP season and there are tons of questions, so let’s try to get through some of them. Out of the first 20 or so posts I saw yesterday morning, at least 15 of them were about ...
Some Last Minute Decision Day Thoughts From Admissions Mom as we get closer to May 1!
Hey Seniors, We are finally entering the end of your admissions journey, but don't forget that it's the beginning of the rest of your fricking life! So even in the angst and frustration of making a decision, be sure to celebrate ...
Hello, Juniors! Letters of Recommendation — The Who, What, When, and How
Good morning Juniors! Sometimes, it can feel like much of the application process revolves around what other people think of you. And because you can’t control those perceptions, you might find the whole application process intensely frustrating. This is especially true ...
Hey Seniors, You’re almost there! Post-Decisions MegaPost: Acceptances, Making a Decision, Virtual Visits, Imposter Syndrome, Colleges Still Accepting Apps, Negotiating Financial Aid, List of Colleges Still Accepting Apps, and Some Other Stuff.
Happy Thursday Seniors! This post is really long because there’s so much information to share with you. Scroll through to find what you’re looking for. I keep seeing tons and tons -- and tons -- of posts with this school or ...
Hey Seniors, if your decisions disappointed, then it can really hurt. Like nothing you’ve felt before. Here’s how to get through it (or try to).
When decisions don’t go your way it can feel really awful -- like the worst pain you’ve ever experienced. As one of the members of our community so eloquently and appropriately put it: “Not getting into the school you want fucking ...
FAQs and TOP TIPS about What To Do About Waitlists. It’s a bummer for sure, but Fun Times!! You get to write the WL-LOCI (Waitlist Love Letter of Continued Interest).
IMPORTANT PSA ABOUT YOUR PHONE If you accept or have accepted waitlist positions, be sure that your phone is charged and working and that you can accept voicemails. And be sure that the number they have is one you will be ...
Happy Friday! Making Your Course Selections Count (Plus Tips for Picking Courses, Staying Sane, Making Grades, Learning A Lot, and Getting Accepted)
Few things are as frustrating or painstaking (but also exciting!) as selecting your courses during high school. There’s all this pressure to take the most honors, APs, or IB courses possible — like there’s some magical combination of classes that will ...
College Visits 101: AdmissionsMom’s Self-Guided Tours for Both Virtual and Live On Campus Visits
One of my favorite parts about the whole college admissions experience (especially since there are so many stressful aspects) has always been college visits! Even though I’ve been out of college for…a while now…I still love visiting colleges, and over the ...
Let’s Talk about Activities and Extracurriculars
“How good are my extracurriculars?” is one of the most common questions we get on r/ApplyingToCollege. Then I receive tons more about how many extracurriculars are necessary and whether a kid’s chances will be hurt because they haven’t performed at Carnegie ...
Happy Thursday, Seniors! What You Really Need to Know about Being Rescinded.
Advice First -- It's gonna be ok. Second -- Being rescinded does happen, but not often. Still, the threat of being rescinded — when a college revokes its offer of admission to a student — is scary for a reason. All ...