As juniors start thinking more seriously about their college process, there are a few checklist items that are essential to consider before closing out the year. Perhaps college visits have started, or senior year courses have been selected, but asking teachers for...
The college application process has many steps, so staying on track throughout the process is essential to prevent feeling overwhelmed or losing track of important dates. As students gear up for back-to-school, there are grade-specific tasks to help you prepare for...
As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, standardized testing is one of the major checklist items for the rising junior class. Putting together a testing strategy early on is beneficial when planning your time, including test preparation. In this blog, our...
Congratulations! You are officially halfway through high school. The transition from sophomore year to junior year tends to be one of the biggest leaps in high school for a number of good reasons. Being not only aware, but prepared for this upcoming year is...
Maybe you have heard of an independent college counselor or know people who have used them, but how can working with a college counselor help both the student and parent when going through the college application process? Let’s take a closer look at what a college...
“Our campus is layered like a cake.” This was one of the first things that was explained to my colleague, Jackie Woodson, and me on our recent tour of Bentley University. Our tour guide went on to specify that Bentley’s academics make up the first layer, which is...
Welcome guest blogger, Jackie Woodson! Jackie is a senior college counselor and essay specialist for Campus Bound. She has worked in higher education for almost her entire career, spending well over a decade in college admissions before joining Campus Bound in 2017....
It's still August, but some high school students have gone back to school already, so we might as well embrace the fall with open arms. In the world of college counseling, that means there are very important items on every high school student's "to do list" and we...