A short AltView briefing for Class 12 families on what to sort out before June disappears: shortlist direction, essays, activities, testing, and application timelines.
This Saturday: College applications briefing Read Post »
For CBSE and ISC students, June is not a clean pre-Class-12 summer. But it may still be the best window to get application thinking started before August.
Class 12 has already started. Do not wait for August. Read Post »
For Indian CBSE and ISC students, the US application calendar overlaps with Class 12, boards, and entrance prep. Here is why the serious work should begin before August.
Indian students should not wait for August to start US applications Read Post »
Common App data shows applications rising faster than applicants. For Class 12 families, that should sharpen the shortlist conversation. For younger students, it is a useful warning about accumulation.
Why longer college lists are not always safer Read Post »
Common App data shows applications rising faster than applicants. That should make families more disciplined about shortlist strategy.
More applications do not make a better college list Read Post »
Many families begin college shortlisting with rankings and brand names. A stronger shortlist starts with the student, the real constraints, and the tradeoffs that matter.
Most college shortlists are built backwards Read Post »
For Class 9-10 families, it is not about activity shopping. For rising seniors, it is time to make the application plan less vague.
What should your child be doing in May and June? Read Post »
Some encouraging admits this cycle, and a reminder that good planning starts with understanding what colleges actually value.
What this year’s admits reinforced for us Read Post »
Prestigious internships and summer programs can look strong on paper. But small student-led projects often produce more credible and useful application material.
Why small student projects often work better than manufactured internships Read Post »
A new AltView piece on what to stop, not just what to add, plus a low-volume WhatsApp notes stream.
Profile-building is often more about elimination than addition Read Post »
