College Admissions Consulting Avoiding Senioritis, the College Essay Timeline, Asking Colleges for More Money Written by College Coach Guest Authoron February 20th, 2019 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach college admissions advice, essays, how to get more money for college, merit scholarships, Last week we talked about appealing your financial aid awards, and this week we’re covering how to negotiate for more scholarship money. If you didn’t even know that was a possibility, you’ll want to tune in to learn more. You may have heard about senioritis but don’t know much about the impact. Can it truly be harmful to your college acceptances? In a word—yes. Finally, for those juniors eager to get a jump on application season, it might be time to start thinking about your essay. We’ll offer suggestions for pre-work and planning that you can do now. Related Resources Read | Posted on February 3rd, 2026 What Does It Mean When a College Sends You Mail? Read | Posted on January 29th, 2026 Cashless Kids: How Tweens Can Navigate a Digital Economy Read | Posted on January 9th, 2026 Colleges That Made Admissions a Little Easier in 2025: Our Top Picks for Transparency and Support
