Told a funny story about how I duped a friend and her subsequent freak-out.

Start writing your application essays early. By the time you enter...

Start thinking about who you're going to ask for letters of recommendation as a sophomore. Try...

If your SAT/ACT scores are good, send them. If you're sure Smith is the right college for you,...

I didn't use a private counselor. I think they're pretty unnecessary and expensive and unnecessarily expensive. The...

I interviewed with almost every private college/university I applied to. Be yourself. Dress business-casually. Read the news for approximately a month before your interviews so you have a good understanding of what's going on in the world. After a question is asked, take a moment to think about your response before answering (even if you already know it). This way you don't look rehearsed/coached. If you...