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. […]
10 FAQs about the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
The ISEE is a private school entrance exam used throughout the United States to help schools make admissions decisions for students applying to grades 2 through 12. Many private and independent schools—including many in the Houston area—use the ISEE as part of their admissions process. The Enrichery is here to answer your frequently asked questions […]
What to Know About University of Texas at Austin’s New Admissions Pathways
Seemingly year after year, admission to The University of Texas at Austin becomes more and more competitive–especially for Texas students hoping to attend one of the state’s most prestigious universities. As application numbers continue to rise, UT Austin has introduced two new pathways designed to provide students with additional routes to enrollment: the Spring Start […]
The Earlier, the Better: Talking Mental Health with Your Rising College Freshman
Let’s begin with an anecdote… Texas-raised and, until now, exclusively Texas-based, I’m a first-year undergraduate student in Boston. At first, the months pass by swimmingly. I’m making friends, enjoying my classes, and my grades are strong–straight As, in fact. With time, my dorm begins to feel more like home than anywhere that is not my […]