Our admissions counselors offer extensive experience guiding transfer applicants both from community colleges to four-year universities and from one four-year university to another.
Insight Admissions Counseling includes:
- Transfer eligibility & requirements
- Transfer Admissions Essays/Personal Statement
- Tailoring your academic profile
- Admissions strategies and planning
What Are Insight Students & Parents saying?
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“Zach, thank you so much for helping me become a confident and successful writer”
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“We were extremely happy throughout the process – got much more than what we invested in Insight counseling.”
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“From their knowledge of all the colleges and resources, professionalism and the hands-on coaching, Insight has raised the bar! ”
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“Insight counselors truly care about students not only during their time at Insight but further along the road.”
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“I am currently a student at Carnegie Mellon University and I can honestly say that without Insight Education, I would not have gotten in.”
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“Sarah was a great mentor & worked with our kid in keeping him motivated & focused along the way. She is extremely knowledgeable ”
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“I wanted to thank Purvi from the bottom of my heart for guiding both of my kids through the maze of high school education.”
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“Our counselor really helped in educating us – the parents – on the process.”
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“I took an Insight SAT Boot Camp, and afterward I got 1570 on the SAT! 800 in MATH!”
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“It was the best experience ever! Purvi is so friendly and she really knows her stuff. She helped me to edit my personal statements for UCs.”
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Insight’s Response to the College Admissions Cheating Scandal
March 14, 2019
Many people reached out to us at Insight because of our work in the admissions industry, particularly admissions consulting, to ask us our thoughts on the recent college admissions cheating scandal. First, let me start by saying that not all..
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Ways to be Productive on a Snow Day!
March 4, 2019
Our Massachusetts friends are snowed in! With a full day on your hands and the weather encouraging you to stay warm inside, here are our suggestions for how to be productive (in-between quick snowball fights and snowman making competitions..
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How Many AP Classes Should You Take?
February 27, 2019
This is such a common question! And, unfortunately, it’s one of those questions that is best answered “it depends” because the right number really depends on YOU, your academic strengths and weaknesses and your long term goals. However, ..
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Eight Unique Silicon Valley Teen Volunteering Opportunities
February 19, 2019
You’ve no doubt heard about the importance of volunteering, and how much colleges truly value service and community engagement. But what are good local South Bay Area volunteering opportunities? The best kind of community service activities ..
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Balancing Your High School Course Load
February 12, 2019
As we get deeper into February, many students are thinking about their class selections for next year. These are important decisions that deserve careful consideration as you look ahead, and plan for success. Some students feel that the best a..
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How To Make The Most Of Your College Visits
February 1, 2019
Whether you are just beginning to think about college or a #classof2020 student suddenly realizing just how close you are to the finish line, it’s important to understand how to make the most of your college visits. Having worked with hundreds of f..
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Insight Alma Mater: Trinity College
January 21, 2019
We return to our Insight blog series “Insight Alma Mater” with counselor Zach Pava. Zach attended Trinity College in Hartford Connecticut and is our Newton-based counselor! Set up a meeting with Zach by emailing us at info@insight-educat..
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2019 – 2020 Common Application Essay Prompts
January 15, 2019
You know what they say – third time’s a charm! The Common Application has announced that the 2019-2020 application essay prompts will remain the same as they have been for the last two years. From Common App: “B..
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How To Focus Forward After An Initial Rejection
January 8, 2019
With results from the early round of applications widely available, I have noticed many behaviors and perceptions regarding admissions getting altered. I have found some families to be unreasonable with their expectations, and others to be overwhelmi..
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2018 – What A Year!
December 23, 2018
The holiday season is a great time to pause and reflect on the year that has been. 2018 has been a wonderful, busy year for Team Insight and our students! Below are some of the highlights and success of our students in the college admissions process:..
