In this short video, we tell you the two things your rising high school senior should focus on completing by the end of summer, as well as some things your 10th and 11th grade students can be doing: Other resources for you to use as you work with your child on his/her college search: For … Read more
The best way to get to know a college is to visit! But if you can’t visit, many colleges visit Southern California. Below is a list of a handful of spring info sessions we’ve learned about. If the colleges you have a specific interest in aren’t on this list, check their admissions page on their … Read more
A few words of wisdom on starting your college essay strong, with some links and resources below the video: https://youtu.be/5CJaIvm0Df8&w=600 Read some sample essays and ask yourself this question after the first line of each one: DO I WANT TO KNOW MORE? Steven’s essay has a great opening line! Jacqueline’s essay makes you want to … Read more
https://youtu.be/qeQRxTFfDJ0 Here’s a link to information and the RSVP site for Magellan’s college essay and application workshops. We will host five three-hour sessions during August weekends. Please join us for one or as many as you need! As you move through your search, the information in this post may help answer your questions about Early … Read more
The best way to get to know a college is to visit! But if you can’t visit, many colleges visit Southern California. Below is a list of a handful of spring info sessions we’ve learned about. If the colleges you have a specific interest in aren’t on this list, check their admissions page on their … Read more
Did you hear that? That’s the sound of pure joy – the sound of the student who was admitted to her first choice college – the college whose binding Early Decision application she submitted on November 1. But that other sound you hear in the background – that sound of confusion and frustration? That’s the … Read more
Many colleges will tell you that “demonstrated interest” can help move your application from the “maybe” pile to the “admit” pile. That’s why we encouraged you to attend college information sessions and meet with college Admissions Counselors who visit your school. Interviews are great too – but you need to be armed with a few … Read more