by Susan Osborn | Dec 21, 2018 | Independent School
Most children and parents face the prospect of an independent school admissions interview with dread. After all, once the interview starts, there are no do-overs. However, with proper preparation your child will be ready to showcase her strengths and leave a positive...
by Susan Osborn | Dec 16, 2018 | College Admissions
What happens after you submit your college application? How do admissions officers review your college application? College and university admissions offices consider many factors when reviewing college applications. These include SAT/ACT score, GPA, the Common...
by Susan Osborn | Nov 21, 2018 | College Admissions
Writing your Common Application essay and the Coalition Application essay can be tricky. You have to brag but remain modest. For many applicants, this can be hard balance to achieve. How do you show off and at the same time remain humble? Mastering the art of boasting...
by Susan Osborn | Nov 16, 2018 | College Admissions
Students often approach their college application supplemental essay responses much the way they do a homework assignment they know the teacher won’t count too much. Perhaps not indifferently but certainly a little casually. But in this era of unprecedented...
by Susan Osborn | Nov 10, 2018 | College Admissions
Every week, I receive dozens of calls from parents concerned about their children’s writing skills. Here’s a sample of what these parents are saying: “He’s very bright, but he just can’t seem to get his thoughts on the page.” “He just kind of rambles in his essays.”...
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