Seven Tips for Choosing Your College Application Essay Topic
There’s normal writer’s block, and then there’s looking at a blank Word document, trying to write your college essay writer’s block… and oh man, the second one is intense. It feels like SO MUCH is riding on the quality of your college essay, so it’s no surprise that choosing a topic is one of the […]
Small Habits, Big Wins: Four Simple Habits That Will Help Your Child Get Homework Done
Homework doesn’t always go smoothly—and sometimes the challenge isn’t the assignment itself. For students who struggle with executive function, getting started, staying focused, managing frustration, or figuring out what to do next can all become obstacles. The good news is that small, consistent habits can help students at any age. The goal isn’t to create […]
Five Common Writing Mistakes to Avoid in Your College Essays (and Everywhere Else, for That Matter)
Your vocabulary is enviable and you’d never be caught dead mixing up their, there, and they’re. In general, you’re pretty proud of your writing abilities. However, there are a few common mistakes that we see even the most talented writers make. As a former English major who now pays her bills by writing, I’m occasionally […]
In Defense of Challenges and a Big Announcement
I’ve always loved a challenge. From racing an Ironman to building a business from scratch to learning how to make bread, I love the process of figuring something out– the thrill of doing a hard thing. For a long time, I chalked it up to my DNA. But it goes deeper than that: tackling big […]
Top 10 Things Juniors Should Be Doing to Prepare for the College Admissions Process
I’m not sure it’s possible to take all of the stress and anxiety out of the college admissions process, but I do know the secret for minimizing it: planning ahead. You might be sending out your applications senior year, but the preparation should begin long before that. Make the process as low-stress as possible by […]
The Final Countdown: Emotionally Preparing Your Child for College
You’ve probably got a general checklist of everything you and your child need to accomplish before they head off to college, from skills like learning to do laundry to those practical tasks like buying twin XL bed sheets. However, there’s one side of this transition that’s often overlooked, and that’s the emotional side. With increased […]
Test-Optional, Test-Required, and Test-Blind Admissions: What Families Need to Know
The college admissions landscape has changed dramatically since the pandemic, and standardized testing remains one of the biggest sources of confusion for students and parents. Some colleges require SAT or ACT scores, others allow students to decide whether to submit them, and some won’t consider test scores at all. Adding to the uncertainty, admissions policies […]
The Waitlist Isn’t a No, But It Isn’t a Yes Yet. Here’s What to Do.
Your student worked hard. They challenged themselves academically, completed applications, wrote essays, and submitted everything on time. Eventually, the admission decisions started arriving. Some schools said, “Yes.” Others, “No.” But then, there was the waitlist. For many students and parents, it can be hard to make sense of being waitlisted. There’s relief that it wasn’t […]
The Real Cost of Waiting Until Senior Year to Start College Prep
It’s August. Senior year has officially begun. Suddenly, the college conversation that kept getting pushed to “later” is no longer something your student can put off. Applications are looming, deadlines are approaching, and everyone is wondering how the process got here so fast. The instinct to wait is understandable. Junior year is often the most […]
Answering Six Essential Questions About The Enrichery’s College Admissions Workshop
Each summer, The Enrichery offers week-long College Admissions Workshops where students work alongside expert admissions consultants to complete their college application materials from start to finish. Applying to college can feel overwhelming for both students and parents, but our structured, supportive process helps students stay focused, make meaningful progress, and approach their applications with confidence. […]