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Predictions for the 2025-26 college admissions cycle: What is changing and how it may affect you

By Colleen July 24, 2025College trends

As we enter the 2025-26 college admissions cycle, seismic shifts in demographics, policy, and technology are reshaping how students apply to college and how schools make decisions. Here are the…

KEYS to college acceptances… Here are some that will unlock your success!

By colleenhart.pa June 7, 2025Application tips

🔑 Answer the college’s questions! When asked why you want to go to their school, be specific. Does it align with your field of study? Do you love the campus…

The GREAT course dilemma

By Colleen April 10, 2025Application tips

How to decide between AP, dual enrollment, and IB options and what college admissions counselors consider when looking at your application

Activities and leadership roles, RULE!

By Colleen March 1, 2025Application tips

When you begin your college search, at almost every college visit you will repeatedly hear how important it is to be involved, both in and out of the classroom. Colleges…

Early and steady wins the college application race!

By Colleen December 30, 2024Application tips

Each year I take a moment to look back and evaluate what worked. This past year was no exception with plenty of takeaways. Here are the key ones I, and…

The importance of starting early in your college search process

By Colleen March 25, 2024College selection

"Do you think I will get in?" is a question every student asks me. While there is no magic answer, there are things to focus on and like the entire process, starting early helps.

The Importance of College Tours: 5 tips to get the most out of them

By Colleen January 24, 2024College selection

As you start planning out visits to schools on your list, some tips on how to make the most of it and help make the best decision.

The new and improved digital SAT

By colleenhart.pa December 10, 2023Uncategorized

Changes are coming to the SAT, with it now being administered digitally starting in 2024. Here's a look at the key changes that students and parents should know about.

“What do I declare for my major…?” A look at trends and some tips to make a better decision

By Colleen July 5, 2023Application tips, College trends

An estimated three-quarters of students either start "Undecided" or change their major. Here is a look at trends in majors and some tips to better navigate finding what you want to do.

Tools to help navigate through the college application process

By Colleen April 26, 2023Application tips

The process I use to help students and parents navigate the college application process. From starting early, to an application strategy, and whether to submit test scores or not.