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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...