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  You have probably heard that 2022 has been another ‘record breaking’ year in college admissions. If you are the parent of a student graduating high school in 2023, 2024 or 2025, this is probably causing significant angst and worry as you imagine what the future holds for your children. The hysteria that surrounds the college admissions process is unhealthy for young people planning the next chapter of their lives, and is fostering a sense of scarcity and desperation, but the challenges are real. Here are three hard truths we think every applicant and their families should know and why we still have hope – #1 Applicant pools are growing, and acceptance rates are shrinking. This cannot be overstated. Students intent on applying to the small circle of ivies, highly selective liberal arts colleges, and flagship public universities are facing unprecedented competition as acceptance rates are pressing to single digit lows. Notably, this has increased competition, transforming instituti...

  A lovely and dedicated parent recently asked, “The Best U offers guidance for college networking, what exactly does this mean? ” A very good question indeed. There’s so much we love to discuss with students about finding their best fit and exploring colleges in depth, but it’s important not to overlook the ins and outs of networking as one of the factors that contributes to the overall admissions process. For everyone who shares that ‘what exactly does this mean? ’ question, Here are a few basics to know: What is “College Networking”? Think of any action a student takes to engage with a college , its admissions resources, programming, and staff as falling into the broad category of networking with colleges. Much like in professional life, building a strong relationship can be an important part of the admissions process. Who should be networking? Students can begin to network with the colleges they are interested in or exploring as early as 9th grade, and should continue to do so ...

  Join Stacy ’s ramblings as she discusses the importance of teenagers exploring and finding their own interests outside of the classroom.   Families from the USA and All Over The World – Sign up for a FREE 20-minute phone call or online video meeting now so we can learn about your family’s college admissions needs and how we can provide support.

  With the school year winding down, many students & parents are still in that age old conversation – what will you do with your summer break? In our continued effort to demystify and provide encouragement to students & families looking to make summer count we want to tackle a question that often comes up this time of year: What about job shadowing? Much is made of the need for students to engage their academic and career interests through the ways they spend their time outside of school. If this has you thinking: shouldn’t job shadowing a professional in a field of interest be the perfect addition to a student’s summer plans, think again. Read on for our take on why a good old-fashioned summer job or volunteer commitment is a much better way for students to spend their summer days– While admissions officers do look to see evidence that students have been engaging their intellectual and professional interests through their activities, there is something even more important...