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 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 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 students are starting to wind down towards the end of the school year, juniors are entering a prime time to start developing their list, prepare for college applications, and, importantly, write college essays! Though it may feel surreal to be already talking about...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Two years ago this month, College Affordable proudly received its official 501(c)(3) designation as a public charity. Born out of a pilot project by Campus Bound, College Affordable’s mission is to help families reduce the cost of college, minimize debt, and expand...
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...