What If I Don’t Have “Wow” Extracurriculars?
Not everyone is launching nonprofits or curing cancer at 17. And that's okay. So how can an ordinary student still stand out in the college application process?

July, 2025
Not everyone is launching nonprofits or curing cancer at 17. And that's okay. So how can an ordinary student still stand out in the college application process?
July, 2025
Standardized testing has always been a big part of the college application process. But with many schools now making them optional, the real question is: how important are the SAT/ACT scores today? Is it still worth the effort, or should you skip it entirely?
July, 2025
Why should we pay someone to help with college applications? Can't we just fill out the forms ourselves? That’s what most people think — until they realize it’s not just about paperwork. Coaches help you do your best and stay sane in a crazy process.
June, 2025
So you submitted your application… now what?
Colleges like Yale receive over 60,000 applications every year — so how do they actually read and understand every single one?
June 2025
Spoiler alert: It’s not when you start filling out forms or writing essays. It starts much earlier—and in a much more personal way.
May, 2025