by Amy Smith | Jan 24, 2024 | College Admissions, College Essays, Reporting Activities
I’m SO excited to share some news with you! I’ve updated my logo to add “AND CONSULTING.” What does that mean? Basically, I want my brand to reflect my services and avoid confusion. With my background in journalism and PR, I tell my students...
by Amy Smith | Nov 3, 2023 | College Admissions, College Essays, College Students, Common App
Happy “November 1st is in the rearview mirror”! It isn’t a holiday but should be! We don’t have the data yet on this year, but last year, Forbes magazine reported that more than 2.8 million applications were submitted by November 1! It’s...
by Amy Smith | Jun 5, 2023 | College Admissions, Reporting Activities
Bugs, bikes, popcorn, books, music, ice cream, and more are just some of the ways students got involved. Don’t let the year “2021” make you think this isn’t a very current topic. It is 🙂 In 2021, I shared my students’ frustration about...
by Amy Smith | May 28, 2023 | College Admissions, College Essays, Common App, Reporting Activities
I look forward to this Counselor Webinar every year for a few reasons. One, I want to see if there are ANY changes that affect my students (especially any writing, including activity lists & essays). Also, I love to hear about any trends or news that affect the...
by Amy Smith | Feb 28, 2023 | College Admissions, College Essays, College Students, Common App
High school juniors, guess what? The Common App just announced the main essay prompts, and they are STAYING THE SAME as last year! These are just IDEAS to spark your #1 headline. Your main essay (up to 650 words) should be the biggest story about YOU! So use these...
by Amy Smith | Dec 6, 2022 | Admissions Testing, College Admissions, Graduate School Admissions
I’m taking a slight detour from talking about essays (or am I?) to talk about the Test-Optional wave. The latest news: The LSAT will no longer be required starting in 2025! The fine print, of course, is that the ABA voted to not make it mandatory, but individual...