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What's Up With the ACT?
This past weekend, on April 5th, the ACT started to roll out its new version, the “Core ACT.” Ever since what felt a bit like a...
Apr 7


"Is It Better To Apply To a Less Popular Major?"
Earlier this week, a client reached out to me to ask a question that I get often, but it’s a question that seems to be bubbling up more...
Mar 3


The 5 FAQs I Get Most As An Educational Consultant
As an educational consultant, it’s my job to—well—educate. And, truth be told, fielding questions is undoubtedly the part of my job that...
Nov 5, 2024


The FAFSA Delay (Again)
Paying for college: Even writing those words evokes a twinge of anxiety. Many of you might have the same reaction. It’s inherently a...
Oct 9, 2024


3 College Conversations to Have With Your Teen . . . Now
It’s one of those things that feels a bit like a gnat. Mildly plaguing, the thought comes and goes, lazily flits about. It feels easier...
Jul 29, 2024


Demonstrated Interest: How Engagement Impacts College Admission
Picture this: It’s time to try out for a sports team. You put in the time and showcase your dedication, you demonstrate a genuine passion...
Feb 26, 2024


ED2: Is it right for you?
Early Action, Early Decision 1, Restrictive Early Action, Regular Decision, Early Decision 2, Rolling Admission. There are so many...
Dec 18, 2023


How to Support Your Teen Through Admission Decision Disappointment
December is a month often characterized by wishes and wonder. It’s candy canes and caroling. Lights and laughter. But if you’re a high...
Dec 4, 2023


The Best Conversation . . . Stopper: Managing College Conversations During the Holidays
Aunt Joanie is at it again. Curious and with a genuine desire to connect, it’s as if she meticulously prepared beforehand with 3x5...
Nov 13, 2023


Oops! Now What?
Your heart skips a beat. You thought you’d checked your application meticulously—it seemed like hundreds of times (and, well, it probably...
Oct 30, 2023


5 Quick Tips for Last-Minute Essay Perfection
It’s mid October. And while for most people that means steady sightings of ghosts, ghouls, and goblins, for seniors everywhere mid...
Oct 2, 2023


How to Choose Your Right-Fit Colleges
Let’s cut to the chase. Junior year is, in a word, busy. It’s an outright sprint. In fact, for some students, it can feel a lot like that...
Sep 18, 2023


They Have It All Wrong: Why College Rankings Are Misleading
“This school is ranked higher than that one, so I’ll apply to the better school.” In my line of work, it’s not uncommon to hear...
Sep 4, 2023


Here's to A Fresh Start: 5 Science-Backed Strategies that will Catapult Your Academic Success
Fresh new kicks. A blemish free backpack (but not for long). Crisp college-ruled paper and the only pens acceptable for note taking...
Aug 15, 2023


You Snooze, You Lose
It’s “game day” in the world of college admission. It’s go time. Ask any educational consultant, and they’ll tell you that August 1st is...
Aug 1, 2023


Here’s How to Beat College Essay Procrastination
Small word, huge presence: It’s no secret that one of the most challenging aspects of the college admission process is the stress. Think...
Jul 19, 2023


How to Save Money (and Avoid Blisters) on Campus Tours
Let’s cut to the chase: Fifteen years of educational consulting has taught me that campus tours are not only the most effective way to...
Jul 5, 2023


Why Values Matter in College Admission
College admission is quite the puzzle. There are so many funky, intricate pieces, some more easy to fit than others. But you know when...
Jun 20, 2023
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