It's January and students are back in school. Seniors have heard from some of their early action schools, but not all of them. For most, the long wait to hear from their remaining schools continues. Students should be looking for scholarships as now is the time to apply. They should also be checking their email daily and setting up their portals as this is the way colleges communicate with them. Some may need more information and if students don't respond, the college could a

Final college application deadlines for fall 2022 are due in January and February (unless the school has rolling admissions). If you are still writing your last few essays, check to see if the college has an admissions blog. Many times admission officers will tell you exactly what they are looking for when reviewing your application. Look on YouTube for more tips. For example, Notre Dame has tips from counselors on how to answer their essay questions. One tip includes how stu