The Test-Optional Movement
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:34-05:00Will waiving standardized test scores stick around long-term or will schools revert back to old requirements?
January 2022
Visiting Colleges: Should I Visit Campus in Winter or Spring?
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:35-05:00Timing can matter when planning college campus visits.
December 2021
Latest Admissions Trends According to the Common Application
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:35-05:00Make sure to stay informed to have the best shot come application time!
Six Groups to Show Gratitude to This Holiday Season
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:35-05:00'Tis the season to be thankful!
Your College Application: Second-Guessing Come Submission Time
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:36-05:00Leave yourself enough time before deadlines so that second-guessing isn't necessary.
November 2021
Handling Burnout During the College Application Process
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:36-05:00Here's a a short guide on how to mitigate college application burnout this season.
Recycling Supplemental Essays for College Applications
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:36-05:00How can you save yourself some time and energy while writing college essays?
October 2021
Do College Rankings Matter?
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:37-05:00Should You Choose a College Based on Its Rank?
Prioritizing the Socio-Emotional Health of College Applicants
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:37-05:00Let's focus on what really matters for college applicants.
WashU No Longer Considers Demonstrated Interest
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:37-05:00Citing Concern Over Ongoing Inequity of the Practice
Tips for Parents of College Applicants
Kim Heffernan2025-03-03T12:51:38-05:00What role do parents play in college admissions?
September 2021
The College Essay: A Salve for Getting Started
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:38-05:00How to get "unstuck" in the writing process for the college essay
August 2021
Finding Your “Best Fit” College
Kim Heffernan2025-03-03T12:51:38-05:00How to determine whether a college is the right place for you
How to Ask for Letters of Recommendation
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:39-05:00It's time to starting thinking about your letters of recommendation.
July 2021
Well-Rounded Students vs. “Spiky” Students
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:39-05:00How to think about your extra-curricular activities
Going on a Summer Vacation? Pair It with College Visits.
Kim Heffernan2025-03-03T12:51:39-05:00College campuses are open! Take advantage by visiting in person.
June 2021
Summer Counts: Remember That When Applying to College
Kim Heffernan2025-03-03T12:51:40-05:00Applying to College? Remember That Summer Counts
Common App Reveals New Prompt
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:40-05:00Read this to learn the reason the Common App made a major change to one of its essay prompts.
May 2021
The Future of AP Exams
Kim Heffernan2025-03-03T12:51:40-05:00How will college admissions view AP exams in a test-optional world?
Is Legacy Preference in College Admissions Going Away Anytime Soon?
Moxie College Counseling2025-03-03T12:51:41-05:00The disconnect between how colleges treat legacy students and the rest of the applicant pool isn’t as simple as it seems.
