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How to Write a Resume for Your College Applications

Read our tips for crafting an impressive resume for your college applications and internships. Follow these do’s and don’ts to showcase your leadership skills and experiences.

Crafting Your College List, Part III: Balancing Your List from Reach to Realistic

As part three of our blog series, Crafting Your College List, now it’s time to narrow down the list of schools you will apply to, and ensure that your list is balanced in a way that is right for you. The ultimate goal is not only to be accepted, but to succeed and thrive at the college you choose to attend!

Maureen Meyer2026-05-11T13:25:44-04:00May 11th, 2026|Categories: Admissions trends, Caroline Ferrucci, college, college admissions, college applications, college early applications, College Features, College interviews, college list, college visits, Collegiate Gateway, Early Action, Early Admissions, Early Decision, Julie Gross|Tags: balanced college list, Caroline Ferrucci, College Admissions, college candidacy, college list, college visits, collegiate gateway, julie gross, Naviance, Scattergrams, Test Optional|

How Make the Most of a College Fair

Are you attending a college fair soon and feeling overwhelmed? Read our tips for how to prepare for your college fair, including which schools to visit, what questions to ask, and how to follow up after.

Crafting Your College List, Part II: College Visits

In part two of our step-by-step guide to Crafting Your College List, we will help you narrow down a list of schools for you to research further, and then visit, either in-person or virtually. You will start to see your preferences emerge more clearly with each visit, and your college list will come into focus!

Crafting Your College List, Part I: Best-Fit College Features

When crafting your college list, consider your personality and preferences and how they relate to the features of each college you are considering. Use these "best-fit" features to help you determine at which colleges you will be most able to grow academically, socially, and personally.

Maureen Meyer2026-05-11T13:31:50-04:00April 30th, 2026|Categories: Caroline Ferrucci, college, college admissions, college applications, College Features, college list, Collegiate Gateway, Common Application, Fit, Julie Gross, Uncategorized|Tags: Caroline Ferrucci, college, College Admissions, college extracurricular activities, college features, college location, college size, college visits, collegiate gateway, internships, julie gross, study abroad|

When Will You Hear Back From Colleges?

Congratulations on submitting your college applications! Now, when will you learn your admissions results? See our list of regular decision notification dates for many selective schools for the Class of 2030 application cycle.

College Applicant Portals

Why should students take the time to set up a college applicant portal? Read on to find out more about the functionality of these online platforms and why it’s important to follow through and set up your account.

How to Write a Resume for Your College Applications

Read our tips for crafting an impressive resume for your college applications and internships. Follow these do’s and don’ts to showcase your leadership skills and experiences.

The Role of Grades in College Admissions

Colleges view your academic performance in high school as the strongest predictor of your academic success in college. Find out which grades matter the most and why colleges weigh them so heavily in assessing your application. Read our tips for optimizing your academic coursework in high school as a foundation for successful college admissions.

When Will You Hear Back From Colleges?

Congratulations on submitting your college applications! Now, when will you learn your admissions results? See our list of regular decision notification dates for many selective schools for the Class of 2029 application cycle.

Maureen Meyer2025-03-12T10:29:30-04:00March 12th, 2025|Categories: AAMCAS, apps, Cambridge, Class of 2029, college, college admissions, college applications, College update letter, Collegiate Gateway, Common Application, Julie Gross, Regular Decision Notification Dates, Wait Lists|Tags: class of 2029, College Admissions, College Applications, College Decisions, collegiate gateway, julie gross, regular decision, regular decision notification dates, waitlist letter of continued interest|