Deciding Which College To Attend

Deciding which college to attend after getting multiple offers is not easy. Former Johns Hopkins admissions director Stacy Hernandez provide guidance for the making the right choice.

Every year dozens of my College Essay Mentor students are accepted to elite schools, including the Ivy League, Stanford, and MIT. This year's early admissions include Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Stanford, as well as UChicago and CalTech.

I attribute most of my students' success to their academic prowess and non-academic endeavors. My contribution is understanding the college context and showing students how to write essays that will engage and intrigue admissions officers.

College Admissions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

During these challenging times staying informed can decrease your worries and help you to plan ahead. Staying present and at the moment are important practices right now. And due to so many families having many questions related to the impacts of COVID-19 on the college admissions process, we are doing what we can at The Best U to provide updates and important information.

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