At Campus Bound, we understand the college process can feel confusing and even overwhelming at times. But it doesn't have to be. Students often get advice and opinions from various sources, not always knowing what is “true” or what to focus on when applying to...
Researching colleges is an essential step to the college application process. Online research, interviews, information sessions, and campus tours are a few examples, but how much do you know about connecting with admissions officers? Admissions officers, also known as...
As summer approaches, rising seniors begin one of the most important parts of the college application process: writing their college essays, especially the Common Application personal statement. This essay allows students to share more about who they are beyond...
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...
There are many valuable ways students can spend their summer, as it's an excellent time to continue building on meaningful extracurricular involvement. Summer allows for opportunities that perhaps students do not have time for during the school year, or when students...
Congratulations! Seniors are in the final stretch of hearing back from colleges, which means selecting where to attend is right around the corner! Before you submit your deposit and attend orientation at your selected college, you can attend Admitted Students Day. But...
One of the many essential steps in developing a thoughtful college list is touring college campuses. Walking around a campus, as part of a tour or on your own, can provide an excellent sense of what a college is about. The fall and spring are ideal times to start...
The Campus Bound team recently had the pleasure of speaking with two Stonehill College administrators: John W. Pepin, Dean of Undergraduate Admission, and Sarah Thomashower, Associate Dean of Admission. Our engaging conversation covered various helpful components of...
Whether you are a current junior or younger, the fall and spring are ideal times to start planning college visits, particularly because school is in session. Most campus tours are run by current students who are trying to entice YOU, so these are good opportunities to...
This time of year often raises the question of “should we apply for financial aid?” Just like the college admissions process, it is not a one-size-fits-all answer! Here are some helpful tips put together by Sarah Emmons, the Director of Financial Aid here at Campus...
Today's blog is written by Dr. Risa Weisberg, a clinical psychologist. Read more about her at the end of the blog. As the fall semester approaches, excitement about sending your child to college can quickly turn into anxiety—especially if your child is also feeling...
Researching colleges is essential to the college application process, but how much do you know about connecting with admissions officers? Admissions officers, also known as admissions representatives, make up the admissions committee and are the ones reviewing student...
At Campus Bound, we understand the college process can feel confusing and even overwhelming at times. Students often get advice and opinions from various sources, not always knowing what is “true” or what to focus on when applying to college. Here are some common...
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...
I often say, that researching colleges and building a well-thought-out college list is often one of the more time-consuming steps of the college process. Why? Well, looking at colleges takes time, energy, and planning. We know there are so many incredible options...
By Travis Minor, M.Ed. Travis is the founder of Open Door Education, a trusted resource for expert tutoring and test preparation since 2011. Travis has helped thousands of students navigate the SAT and ACT with clarity and confidence. Since the transition to the new...
The college admissions process is, without a doubt, one of the most significant times of a student’s high school experience. No matter when a student begins, we understand that there can be a level of stress involved. A recent article from parents.com addressed how...
Whether you are in your junior year or younger, the college search and exploration process has either begun or perhaps you are thinking about starting. At Campus Bound, we know some students can feel overwhelmed, not quite knowing where to start, while others have...
Early college admission decisions are around the corner; for some, you may have already heard back. College decisions are consistently more confusing, and acceptance rates continue to become more competitive. With the timing of the holidays, we understand this time of...