by Thomas Caleel | Jul 28, 2025 | Articles
College admissions season doesn’t start when the first deadline hits. It starts now—with how your student approaches the Common Application. And whether you’re months ahead or just kicking off, how you tackle the first few steps will shape the entire process. So...
by Thomas Caleel | Jul 22, 2025 | Articles
If you’re the parent of a rising senior, your summer may already be overshadowed by one thing: the looming college essay. That 650-word Common App prompt—and the stack of supplemental questions still to come—can feel like a pressure cooker with no clear recipe....
by Thomas Caleel | Jul 15, 2025 | Articles
Let’s make one thing clear: the college essay is not an English class assignment. If you’re a rising senior staring down the Common App or supplemental prompts, here’s what you need to know. This isn’t the time to showcase your vocabulary, experiment with metaphors,...