The Scoop on SATs and ACTs
Happy October, and in my world, happy application season! Sophomores and juniors, this post is for you and your parents; I hope to...
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Celia Rogers
Apr 112 min read
Navigating the College Enrollment Decision Process
“Your worth is not based on the name of your college.” I could not agree more with Jennifer Breheny Wallace's quote; it truly keeps...
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Celia Rogers
Oct 29, 20233 min read
College Application Deadlines: Some Last-Minute Proofreading Tips
Happy October! It's the season for fall leaves and Halloween decorations, and if you are a high school senior or the parent of one,...
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Celia Rogers
Jul 1, 20233 min read
HECA Conference Highlights
Earlier this month, I was in Alexandria, VA for the HECA (Higher Education Consultants Association) conference. (To learn more about...
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Celia Rogers
Feb 12, 20232 min read
AI and the Future of College Application Essays
Since the last time I published a blog post, the news has exploded about computers that can perform academic tasks. ChatGPT(“generative...
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Celia Rogers
Nov 16, 20224 min read
What is the cost of attending a large, out-of-state, public university? It depends.
Happy November! Can you believe the holidays are almost upon us? To avoid having to finish essays over Thanksgiving break, my 14 seniors...
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Celia Rogers
Aug 19, 20223 min read
Decisions, Decisions: Weighing Your Early Application Options
Hard to believe, but classes have started for most of my students! My seniors are excited to partake in the fun, last-year-of-high-school...
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Celia Rogers
May 18, 20223 min read
The Extracurriculars
As the school year comes to a close, I’ve been thinking a lot about my graduating seniors and how they’re excited (and a little nervous)...
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Celia Rogers
Feb 23, 20223 min read
My Recipe for College List Building
Happy February! As my seniors await their final college news, I've been busy working with my junior clients on building their college...
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Celia Rogers
Nov 16, 20214 min read
A Few of My Favorite Books
Happy November! Today’s post is about reading, which is actually loosely related to college admissions (schools sometimes ask applicants...
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Celia Rogers
Oct 22, 20213 min read
Tips for Writing Excellent Supplemental Essays
Happy October! My students have been hard at work on their Early Action and Early Decision applications, so I haven’t had much time to...
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Celia Rogers
Jul 13, 20213 min read
Common App Essay-Writing Tips and Resources
Happy July! These past few weeks, my seniors have been hard at work on their college essays with the goal of finishing personal...
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Celia Rogers
May 26, 20213 min read
Tips for College Visits
It’s almost summer and college campuses are starting to open back up for visitors! Parent/child college visits offer a unique and...
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Celia Rogers
Apr 8, 20213 min read
Advice for Waitlisted Seniors
It’s finally spring time! Around the country, we’re enjoying higher temps, blooming flowers and shots in our arms. And let’s not forget...
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Celia Rogers
Mar 1, 20213 min read
COVID-19 and Test-Optional Policies
Happy March! It's been nearly a year since COVID-19 arrived and uprooted our personal and professional lives. As you may know, the...
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Celia Rogers
Feb 1, 20213 min read
2/1/2021: Transferring Colleges
Happy New Year! I hope you and your families are staying safe and healthy. Welcome to my blog! I have been hesitant to start blogging...
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