Anyone who works in college counseling has gotten a question about what “looks good” on college applications; if my child takes up fencing at twelve or gives up piano for the oboe would it make them stand out to selective colleges? When I am asked, I usually respond with “it’s possible, but if it didn’t
What are waitlists? Every year, most colleges create a waitlist—a kind of admissions limbo. If you’re offered a spot on a waitlist, it means you haven’t been accepted yet, but you could be offered admission later, typically in the spring or summer, if space becomes available. Why do colleges use waitlists? Colleges use waitlists
For student artists, social distancing can feel particularly challenging. Many of the performing arts depend upon a communal experience (and a communal space). And even though certain visual arts are easily done alone, it can be stifling to be away from community. So, what can student artists do during these weeks to keep up with
