Archive: January 2018

Mind Your Manners on Social Media, Say Admissions Folks

Posted on January 21, 2018

I have it on good authority that 40 percent of college admissions officers search Google when they are reviewing a student’s application to their college. Which 40 percent? Anyone’s guess, but there is no time like the present to keep this in mind as you post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and wherever else you post, Continue Reading »

Yes, You Can Write A College Application Essay About Math

Posted on April 17, 2017

Did you ever think you could write a college application essay about why you love math? If you’re applying as a math major, you’ll have to. And if math connects with another intented major, it might make sense to touch on. But how do you use words to translate the abstractions that are math? Can Continue Reading »