About
Philosophy
Who We Are
Contact Us
Information
College Blog
Online Resources
FAQ
Services
Student Sign-In
Book Now

Dawes Academic Consulting

About
Philosophy
Who We Are
Contact Us
Information
College Blog
Online Resources
FAQ
Services
Student Sign-In
Book Now
unsplash-image-npxXWgQ33ZQ.jpg

College Blog

Nicholas Dawes
April 28, 2022
COLLEGE LIST BUILDING

The Puzzlepiece of College Selection: Where Do You "Fit"?

Nicholas Dawes
April 28, 2022
COLLEGE LIST BUILDING
The Puzzlepiece of College Selection: Where Do You "Fit"?

How to figure out which colleges “fit” your child.

Tagged: decisions, college choice, college selection, fit, college admissions

Comment
Nicholas Dawes
April 17, 2022
STANDARDIZED TESTING

When Do You Take Standardized Tests? Or Do You?

Nicholas Dawes
April 17, 2022
STANDARDIZED TESTING
When Do You Take Standardized Tests? Or Do You?

Strategies for planning the timeline for SAT and ACT testing, and reasons to still take these exams.

Tagged: SAT, ACT, test blind, test optional, college admissions

Comment
Nicholas Dawes
April 13, 2022
DECISION DAY

What's Up With Waitlists? (updated 2023)

Nicholas Dawes
April 13, 2022
DECISION DAY
What's Up With Waitlists? (updated 2023)

So your child has been waitlisted. What now?

Tagged: waitlists, admissions2022, decisions

Newer Posts

Other articles

Featured
How to Plan and Execute a Campus Visit Like a Pro: A Parent and Student Checklist

When you visit a college, there is so much more to do than just show up for your tour and walk around the campus. In order to make the most of a visit that frequently involves a hotel stay and a plane flight, it’s critical that your student do the legwork before the tour in order to make the most of the half-day you will spend on campus.

Make sure that you know the basic statistics, or have the research easily accessible on a phone or in a notebook, so that you don’t ask those questions during your time on campus. Keep your attention on the higher-value questions that you can’t get answers to on the website.

Maximizing Your College Campus Visits: A Complete Guide for Students and Parents

Visiting campuses is one of the best ways to get a glimpse at the school, the student body, the environment outside campus; to feel the “vibe” and get a sense for what it might be like to live there. There are definitely some pitfalls to avoid, and some definite must-dos to prepare for every college visit to ensure that you get the most out of the few hours you’ll spend there.

Wrap Up: Staying Motivated and Optimistic

So the key here is to stay in touch with admissions while still following directions. Try not to be a bother, and don’t give admissions more than they are asking for; that can lead to giving your application reader a negative impression, which is counterproductive to our goal of getting admitted. We want to reiterate our interest in the school and update them on our more recent achievements while not seeming cloying or desperate to get in.

Managing Emotions While Waitlisted or Deferred: Staying Positive and Productive

How do you cope with uncertainty, especially when you receive a deferral or waitlist? You may have gotten a few acceptances, yes, but you may be surrounded by friends celebrating their admissions decisions while you accumulate a pile of “thin envelopes”. What’s an anxious high-schooler to do?

SUBSCRIBE to our blog

College Blog RSS
 

NIck DAWES

Nick has years of experience working with students as a college admissions consultant, test preparation specialist, and teacher. When he’s not helping students achieve their goals or visiting colleges, he can be found on the archery range.
Back to Top
 
 
 
 

Student Sign-In

ABOUT

Philosophy

Who We Are

PROCESS

Contact us

SERVICES

Free Consultation

Services Provided

Summer Programs

Sign-Up For Summer

Information

Admissions Blog

Resources

FAQ

©2022 Dawes Academic Consulting, LLC All rights reserved. SAT® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. ACT® is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc. PSAT/NMSQT® is a trademark jointly owned by the College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which were not involved in the production of, and do not endorse, this product. AP®, Advanced Placement Program® or Pre-AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. None of the trademark holders are affiliated with Dawes Academic Consulting or this website.