When you can’t find the time to visit individual colleges, the next best plan may be to take advantage of a college fair. These events, held in person or virtually, bring together 10s or even 100s of college representatives into one space allowing you to connect in a more convenient way. Often held in high school gyms or convention centers, the space is filled with rows and r...

Chester, a student from Dutchess County, New York, came to us with a 3.2 GPA and a Regents-level curriculum. He was interested in studying Business and had dedicated much of his high school experience to competitive soccer. His academic path was unconventional, alternating between public and priva...

Each year it seems the college admissions process becomes more and more competitive. As independent college counselors, we’re always tracking the trends, meeting with college admissions professionals, and gathering with our peers to unpack the latest data so we can best advise our students. And now, more than ever, it’s critical to build a balanced list of schools. Below we b...