For those students thinking about leaving home and travelling far away for college, what are the important factors to consider? What additional research should be done? Should students always visit a school before applying?

What should students do over the summer to help them decide what they may want to major in? Should they look for an internship in a certain field? What about students that have no idea what they may want to major in?

Many say the junior year is the most important for college admissions. What should students do over the summer to help prepare for this year? Get a job? Volunteer? Find a leadership position? Do some summer enrichment programs work?

When visiting a college, what should you be on the lookout for? What questions should you ask during a campus tour or information session? What is the best time or day of the week to go?

I’ve just started high school and I know I want to attend a competitive college – what advice would you have for me?  Do I need to be thinking about college admissions this early, and if so – what are the most important priorities?

There seem to be many different forms of early admissions, can you clarify them for me? What factors should I use to determine whether early admissions is right for me?

Is it possible to have too many or too few extra-curriculars?  How, if at all, should college admissions factor into my thinking about my extra-curricular choices?  What are the biggest mistakes students make with regards to extra-curricular activities?

Are there important questions I should be asking myself that will help me find the right match?  In terms of opportunities, are there big differences between schools of different sizes?

Admissions officers read a lot of essays…a lot. What are some tips to make mine stand out in the crowd? What if I feel like I haven’t done anything really unique or astonishing that makes for a great topic to write about? Where do I start?

What if a school that I am really interested in doesn’t have the major that I want? Should I still consider that school?  What if I have no idea what I want to major in? How should that affect my decision?