Thinking of a college transfer? As the fall semester begins to wind down for college students, some will start to think about the possibility of transferring colleges. Though application deadlines are a few months away, it is important to begin preparing now. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you want… Read more »
Congratulations to the Class of 2018! Spring has finally decided to appear here in the D.C. area. Soon, summer will be upon us and the Class of 2018 will have graduated. We are very proud of our Seniors for all the hard work they put into their applications. Through multiple essay revisions, application proofreads, and… Read more »
College Transfer is a common practice. Each student’s journey through college is different. There is no “right” path through college. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, approximately 20% of students who graduate from a four-year institution – both public and private – started at a different school. We have worked with transfers on a… Read more »
The spring is a popular time for high school students and their families to explore college campuses. The weather is beautiful, high schools are on break, and it just feels great to get away from home after the cold, gray winter. The big advantage for families visiting in the spring instead of the summer is… Read more »
In this feature, we present one staffer’s advice on college admissions to guide families through this ever-changing process. Robert Clark’s guidance for families is based on several years of experience in admissions at Georgetown University, as well as his expertise in working with student-athletes and transfer students. How has your background at Georgetown University shaped… Read more »
Over the last 40 years, the Common App has become the standard application in the college admissions process. Last year, according to the Common Application, approximately 857,000 applicants submitted over 3.7 million applications through their system! The Common App also processed over 14.3 million recommendations. 69 colleges and universities joined the Common App this… Read more »
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