Hi everyone. This post is written by me, AdmissionsMom and McNeilAdmissions, TOGETHER. It’s a subject we both care about. We (your dynamic college-consultant duo) took up pens together to write what we believe is the first collaborative advice post in the ...
I’m gonna be super real with you -- Applying to college is fricking stressful -- and often overwhelming. And it's totally ok and normal to be stressed out. Still, no doubt, there are going to be times when you’re going to ...
When decisions don’t go your way it can feel really awful -- like the worst pain you’ve ever experienced. As u/CollegeWithMattie on r/ApplyingToCollege so eloquently and appropriately put it: “Not getting into the school you want fucking sucks.” Look, I’m gonna ...
Hi Seniors, Early admissions didn’t go your way and you’re wondering what to do now? It’s their loss. You are gonna be sad for a day or two, and then you’re gonna get your shit together and move forward. Eat Lots ...
Applying to college is stressful, and can be overwhelming. But there’s also something really amazing about the admissions journey. And here’s why: Some stress is good for you. You aren’t going to live long, full, absolutely stress-free lives and the sooner ...
If you're feeling a little cursed by admissions stress, it just might be your lucky day! 13 Killer Tips to Bring Mindfulness to Your Admissions Journey: 1. Focus on what you CAN control like your grades, essays, who you ask for ...
Hold on to your hearts: This waiting can be godawful, super stressful, I know. But the cool thing is that if your ED/EA school doesn’t work out, you’re still gonna have lots of great options. I promise. (spoiler alert: even if ...
The world is asking a lot of you now. On top of college admissions, you’ve been thrust into Social Distancing, which is something unprecedented. You’ve never done this before. Your parents haven’t experienced anything like this. Odds are even your grandparents ...
One of my goals as an independent college counselor and moderator on r/ApplyingtoCollege is to emulate a warm and affirming yet honest and straightforward presence for kids looking to attend college. I want them to feel like they can trust me ...
Last fall, I gave a speech to a crowd of moms with teens either smack-dab in the middle of the college admissions experience or about to embark on that journey. I focused mostly on handling college admissions stress, and I wanted ...
