If you're a high school student, chances are you've received at least one letter or email inviting you to apply to a summer program on a college campus, also known as a pre-college program. You may have gotten the impression that you were among a select group of students to [...]
When I was taking classes at UC Irvine to earn my Independent Educational Consultant certificate, my classmates and I held many differing opinions. However, there was one thing we all seemed to agree on: a strong dislike for the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Begun in the [...]
As students decide what colleges to apply to, they often wonder whether to apply anywhere Early Decision (ED). ED deadlines are typically in early November, and admissions decisions are usually released in mid- to late-December. Unlike Early Action, Early Decision involves a binding commitment, meaning that if a student is [...]
Earlier this month, the highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19 led to huge increases in cases on some college campuses. In response, a few colleges moved finals online and encouraged students to leave campus as soon as possible. Now, as schools prepare to resume classes in January and COVID cases [...]
For years, I have told anyone who will listen not to rely too heavily on the U.S. News & World Report college rankings, as they are deeply flawed and don't necessarily capture the quality of education a particular school provides. I know many college consultants who feel the same way. [...]
With the majority of colleges continuing to be test-optional this year, many students are wondering whether or not to submit their scores. When advising students on this, I look at specific colleges' data. Colleges typically publish the middle 50% of scores for either admitted or enrolled students, meaning that 50% [...]
High school students share information at school and online. Parents swap stories in the carpool lane and during backyard bar-b-ques. But when it comes to college admissions, can you believe everything you hear? During a recent webinar, admissions officers from seven different colleges addressed and corrected some common misconceptions. 1. [...]
In a previous blog post, I explained that some colleges charge different amounts of tuition based on students' majors. But what if you could attend college without paying tuition at all? Large and small schools across the nation have a variety of programs (not loans) that allow students to do [...]
In a previous blog post, I described several surveys and assessments students can take to help them identify potential college majors. But identifying possible majors is only the first step; in order to make an informed choice about your college major, you also need to research and explore different options. Research: [...]
Guest blog post by Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, ADHD Parent Coach and Teacher Consultant If you are concerned about your child’s ADHD and how they will perform in college, you are not alone. Whether your teen is about to start college or you are in the process of searching for the [...]
