Conn. College Admissions Dean Offers Tips

Martha C. Merrill, dean of admission and financial aid at , offers advice for high school seniors in a New York Times blog post.

She warns students against "fall[ing] victim to the 'senior slack.'"

"Colleges expect you to continue your current course schedule and maintain the level of academic and personal success demonstrated in your application," Merrill writes in the blog. "If you can't maintain that level of success during your senior year, you cast doubt on your ability to succeed in college."