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Seven Tips to Help You Write a Strong Personal Statement
Writing your college personal statement can feel overwhelming. It’s one of the few parts of the application that allows you to speak...
Jun 223 min read


Top 4 Mistakes College Applicants Make—and How to Avoid Them
At Neushul College Counseling, we work with students every day who are doing their best to stand out in a competitive college admissions...
Jun 23 min read


Why High School Students Should Consider a Community College Summer Class (And How It Helps with College Admissions)
As summer approaches, many high school students—and their parents—start looking for meaningful ways to spend the break. One powerful but...
Apr 222 min read


Letters of Recommendation: What Students (and Parents) Should Know
If you’re a high school junior, you’ve probably started to hear a lot about essays, test scores, and extracurriculars. But one piece of...
Apr 162 min read


Why Getting Into a Top College Is Harder Than Ever — and What You Can Do to Help Your Chances
Each spring, students across the country anxiously refresh college portals, hoping for good news from their dream schools. With...
Apr 33 min read


How to Make Your Final College Decision: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction College admissions decisions are rolling in, and now it’s time to make one of the biggest choices of your life: where to...
Mar 194 min read


How to Handle College Rejection Without Taking It Personally
Finding out that your dream school does not have room for you can be heartbreaking, but it’s important to remember that it is not a...
Mar 82 min read


How to Secure a Merit Scholarship: The Best Approach for Students
For many families, the cost of college is a major concern, making merit scholarships an attractive way to reduce tuition expenses....
Feb 273 min read


Want to Apply to the University of California? Do's and Don'ts
Getting Ready for the UCs? Here’s How to Stay on Track—Stress-Free! Thinking about applying to the University of California (UC) system ?...
Feb 213 min read


A Guide to 8th Graders as They Enter High School
As your 8th grader begins thinking about their transition to 9th grade, your student is likely feeling both excitement and nervousness....
Feb 34 min read


Make the Most of Your Summer
Maximizing Your Summer: A Guide for High School Students Summer is a golden opportunity for high school students to focus on personal...
Jan 203 min read


Demonstrated Interest? What is it and how do colleges track it?
Demonstrated interest is an important factor in the college admission process. So, what exactly is "demonstrated interest?" Demonstrated...
Jul 11, 20242 min read


Should I Take a Standardized Test? The Benefits of a Strong Test Score
Introduction In the world of college admissions, standardized tests like the ACT and SAT often spark a lot of debate. Some argue that...
Jun 23, 20242 min read


Admission Trends for 2024: A Guide for Students and Parents
Navigating the college admissions landscape can be a daunting experience for both high school students and their parents. With processes...
May 30, 20243 min read


Unveiling the Importance of Transcripts: What's In a Transcript?
Transcripts are one of the most important factors in college admission. So what exactly are readers looking at when they review a...
Mar 11, 20243 min read


The Ultimate Guide to College Visits: Maximizing Your Experience
For many students, the college decision is akin to a coming-of-age milestone, a junction that often defines the trajectory of their...
Feb 16, 20245 min read


How to Start Your College List
With almost 2,500 colleges and universities in the United States, searching for the right college can seem overwhelming. Here are some...
Feb 6, 20243 min read


Unlocking your potential: College options for B students
With so many discussions about how competitive it is to get into college, many students wonder if their grades are good enough to even...
Jan 2, 20243 min read


Six Tips on How To Stand Out From the Crowd and Increase Your Chances of College Admission Success
Getting into college these days is more competitive than ever. With so many qualified applicants vying for limited spots, it can be...
Feb 22, 20235 min read


I was deferred!! Now what? Top 4 steps to take to increase your chances of admission
Being deferred from your top choice can feel like a major setback, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of your college dreams. There are...
Feb 11, 20233 min read
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