Lately, I’ve had more students than usual consider earning their undergraduate degree outside of the US. While the idea of studying in London, Rome or Sydney might sound exciting, there are pros and cons which should be considered. The Pros Cost: Most universities outside of the US cost considerably less. [...]
You may have been puzzled by the title of this blog post, as Early Decision (ED) is considered a binding commitment. This means that if you apply to a college ED and are admitted, you agree to attend. However, as I explained in a blog post I wrote a few [...]
November 1, a big deadline in the college admissions process, has come and gone. Now many families may be asking, “Do we really have to fill out those financial aid forms?” The answer is most likely yes. Who should apply for financial aid? According to Jeff Levy and Jennie Kent [...]
In 2024, my nephew graduated from college with a Bachelor’s degree in marine biology and plans to pursue a PhD. This past spring, he contacted over 30 professors at several U.S. universities with excellent marine biology graduate programs. He received the same response from all but two of them: we [...]
For many high school students, writing college essays is one of the most dreaded aspects of the admissions process. Unlike an essay for an English or history class, these essays don’t require hours of research, note taking or creation of a bibliography. In many ways, that should make them easier [...]
Full disclosure: I am a graduate of a large, public university. While I got a good education there, if I had it to do over again, I’d attend a small liberal arts college, and I encourage all students to consider such colleges. Here’s why: Personal Touch and Mentorship Small liberal [...]
Discovery College Consulting’s 18 students in the Class of 2025 were admitted to over 70 different colleges, which are pictured to the right (click the image to enlarge it). They will be attending the following schools: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Creighton University Loyola University Chicago Mercy University Rice University [...]
One of the first questions people ask every college student is, “What’s your major?” Some students know from a very young age that they want to pursue marine biology or English literature or aerospace engineering. But most students have several competing interests or they may have no idea what they [...]
Guest blog post by Dr. Stephanie Fox, Four Corners Psychological Services If you are a high schooler with a learning disability or suspect that you are, it’s time to make a plan for college. It is never too late to look at possible learning concerns, especially if you have always [...]
Since Donald Trump started his second term, the federal government has made so many changes that it can be hard to keep track of all of them. But for families with children in college or who will soon be going to college, changes that affect higher education may be of [...]
