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...
As students continue to explore colleges and build and finalize a college list, this month we are excited to highlight Syracuse University and all it has to offer! At Campus Bound, we strongly encourage students to learn more about different colleges. This helps...
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...
Seniors…you are nearly at the end of your college process! At this point, you might be waiting to hear back from what should only be a handful of schools, but your wheels are turning as you inch closer to making a final decision on where you will attend this Fall. So...
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...
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...
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...
A critical component of the college search that often goes overlooked is the role the cost of college plays in the selection process. Along with finding colleges that offer the right academic and non-academic features (location, size, culture, and more), it 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...
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...
When it comes to advising students in their college admissions process, many people are part of that support system. But when does it become too many? The old saying “too many cooks in the kitchen” easily applies to the college admissions process. When there are too...
Students know that researching colleges is vital to the college application process, but how much do you know about connecting with admissions officers? Admissions officers, also known as representatives or counselors, make up the admissions committee and review...
As we are midway through August, it is time to start thinking about going back to school and what that means with important upcoming tasks. Understanding timelines by grade level is beneficial to keeping your college process on track. At Campus Bound, we help ensure...
What does it mean to be thoughtful when building a list of colleges or to have a thoughtful college application list? It’s more complex than it may first appear. This self-reflective process can be difficult, productive, and rewarding. At Campus Bound, we identified...
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...
“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...