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...
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...
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...
Congratulations, you have submitted some (or all) of your college applications! Now what? As seniors move into the "waiting phase" of the college application process, we understand this can bring on a new kind of stress as you wait to hear back. Let's review the...
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...
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 move into the summer months, Juniors are tasked with starting to write their college essays, particularly the Common Application personal statement. This is an integral piece to a student’s application, showing more of who they are in a way that has not yet...
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...
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...
A big congratulations on closing out another academic school year and all you have been able to accomplish, summer is upon us! Perhaps you are still finalizing your summer plans or gearing up for what is planned. However, if you are a rising senior, college...
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...