Princeton College Consulting

05/24/2026

Here's what surprised us after 15 years in college admissions:

The students with 6+ APs often get rejected.

The students with 4 APs and genuine depth? Accepted ✅.

Top colleges don't want a jack of all trades. They want students who've gone DEEP on things they actually care about.

If your child is stretched thin trying to "do it all" this might be the wake-up call you need.

Book a complimentary consultation and we'll help you map out the right balance for your child's profile.

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05/13/2026

30 seconds... If an essay fails to grab and hold the attention of an admissions application reader, they will figure that out in about 30 seconds, and then the student could be done.

That's how long your child's essay has to grab an admissions reader before they put it down.

The ones that succeed? Get a full read, sometimes 15 to 20 minutes on the application.

Is your child's essay one that earns the full read, or one that gets set aside?

Book a complimentary consultation and we'll make sure it's the kind they can't stop reading.
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05/02/2026

What is the Hero's Journey?

Discover the 5 stages of the Hero’s Journey and how to apply them to write a powerful, standout college personal statement.

10/20/2025

Beyond Hard and Soft Skills: Preparing for the Jobs of Tomorrow

AI is reshaping careers fast. Find out which skills students should build now to stay competitive in the future job market.

09/08/2025

Future-Proofing Your Major: How Students Can Navigate a Changing Job Market - Learn which majors and skill combos help students stand out as AI reshapes jobs. Future-proof your career path with our expert guidance.

Learn which majors and skill combos help students stand out as AI reshapes jobs. Future-proof your career path with our expert guidance.

07/26/2025

Jobs of the Future: Why Your Major Still Matters

Worried AI will replace jobs? Learn why your major still matters and how a liberal education builds skills for future career success.

06/23/2025

Transitioning to College: Six Tips for a Productive First Year

Starting college? Learn 6 expert tips to succeed, build your resume, and make the most of your freshman year.

05/21/2025

Is a Liberal Arts College the Right Fit For Me? - Thinking about college? Learn why liberal arts schools offer unmatched academic freedom, mentorship, and real-world readiness.

Thinking about college? Learn why liberal arts schools offer unmatched academic freedom, mentorship, and real-world readiness.

03/19/2025

The Consulting Pyramid Part 2 - A strategic guide to college applications: essays, extracurriculars, recommendations, and more. Stay organized and maximize your admissions chances!

A strategic guide to college applications: essays, extracurriculars, recommendations, and more. Stay organized and maximize your admissions chances!

02/18/2025

The Consulting Pyramid Part 1 - Unlock your college potential! Learn how skill-building & the "genius zone" strategy can help students craft compelling applications.

Unlock your college potential! Learn how skill-building & the "genius zone" strategy can help students craft compelling applications.