Mickle College Counseling

08/18/2016

Residential liberal arts colleges are just one of many great options, but many of the conclusions here can apply to many college experiences.

A lot of the learning that takes place for undergraduates — perhaps most of it — happens outside the classroom.

08/15/2016

At college drop off our son walked us to the car, we knew it was the goodbye. I planned my last words of love and wisdom but what I said was anything but.

07/20/2016

Every year, the valuable feedback you provide is transformed into new features for the Common App. Here are the top ten enhancements for the upcoming application. Enhancements to Application System

07/20/2016

AdmitHub’s expert contributors weigh in with tips (and musical accompaniment!) to help you stay on top of your college plans and make the most of the summer.

05/16/2016

It is always interesting and insightful to read well written college essays. These are all about money and are very well done.

The four best college application essays about money that students sent us in 2016.

04/02/2016

This is a couple of years old, but still relevant today.

Some people say that students should entirely drive the college application process. But what parent would let a 17-year-old make such a big decision without help, and what parent wouldn’t share the disappointment when the dream college doesn’t come true?

03/30/2016

This is important to keep in mind as you examine programs at different colleges. All honors colleges/programs are not the same.

With no standard definition of what makes an honors college, efforts range from thriving scholarly communities to underfunded programs with few real offerings.

03/25/2016

Some great advice from Admissions Officers...

Admissions officers tell their own children that high school is far more than just a pathway to college — it’s a time for maturation, self-discovery, learning and fun.

03/07/2016

Some great thoughts on when to visit colleges.

What's the best season for visiting college campuses? Pros and cons of spring, summer, and fall.

02/25/2016

Spent a wonderful afternoon at Stanford. Beautiful campus and a great student culture

02/09/2016

There are many differences between the old SAT and the new SAT and the reading passages are one of the most significant.

Some educators fear that the revised test — one of the biggest redesigns ever — will penalize certain students, like immigrants and the poor.

02/08/2016

There are some exciting things happening at Goucher.

Goucher College’s José Antonio Bowen thinks the admissions process is "insane." To fix it, he’s calling on the skills he developed as a musician.