Category: "Tip of the Month"

Hello Seniors! Congratulations on making it this far. By now, some of you may have decisions (HMC will be getting back to you soon!) Let’s recap what you have done to get here: Created a list of colleges Explored websites, researched, etc. of said colleges Wrote essays Wrote more essays Some stuff in between Clicked […]

A good college for you will meet (or fit) your academic, social, environmental, and financial needs. This might be a little far fetched, but you can think of this in the terms of buying a new shirt: Academic Fit: Do I like the material this shirt is made of?  Do I know other people who […]

Happy New Year, but arguably more importantly, Happy End of Application Season! First of all, congratulations on submitting your college applications. This is no easy feat and you did it! For many high school seniors this time of year comes with both relief and angst. You may be feeling this mix of emotions right now! […]

Remember remember the 9th of December. College tips, essays, that feels like a lot… wait that’s not how that rhyme goes – History buffs can I get an Amen 🙏 Well it is December and that means that it is time for a new tip! If you have been following our tips, you probably are […]

I admit that November has snuck up on me, as it always does.  In the rush of conferences, college fairs, visiting high schools, trustee meetings, and speaking engagements, I find myself almost at our Early Decision I deadline (November 15th!).  I would imagine that many of you are either putting the finishing touches on your […]

As you prepare to submit your admission applications, don’t forget to apply for financial aid! Need-Based Aid Forms to Complete The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used by U. S. colleges and universities to determine your eligibility for federal student financial aid. The FAFSA became available this year on October 1st. You and your […]

This time of the year, high school seniors across the country are taking their last-first-day of school steps…well of high school at least. This time can bring a lot of feelings: excitement, nervousness, joy, nostalgia, a little mix of all of the above in the bit of your tummy! So before we move on to […]

As admission counselors, we get a lot questions about extracurriculars and tackling listing activities in the college application.  I’d like to tackle five recent questions I have discussed with students in the hope that their answers will provide some comfort and/or clarification for you! What kind of content should be included in the Activities section […]

With so many choices – over 4,000, if you’re counting – coming up with a list of colleges to apply to, can be overwhelming. Add to that the sheer volume of information and advice flooding your brains and inboxes, and well, let’s just stop. The point is, where do you begin? How many schools should […]

As Admission Officers, we are often asked to identify the best time to visit a college. There are two answers to this question. The first answer is to see the campus when everything is in its usual flow because this allows the guest to see people interacting, to stop someone in the dining hall, dorm, […]