In my recent blog post, "U.S. News College Rankings: How Reliable Are They?", I explained some of the pitfalls of U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges" rankings. I focused on the fact that a significant portion of each college's rank is determined by individuals at "peer institutions" -- people with a questionable [...]
In the next few weeks, there will be several college fairs in the Denver area. These fairs are a great opportunity for students and parents to gather information about a variety of colleges and to talk with admissions officers. Fairs also give students a chance to demonstrate interest in colleges -- something that [...]
While it's unlikely that they'll be covered by celebrity gossip websites like TMZ or Perez Hilton, college rankings scandals are worth paying attention to, especially if you're a high school student (or the parent of one) who's planning to go to college. Although U.S. News and World Report's college rankings may not accurately represent [...]
Are you concerned about the competitiveness of college admissions? Wondering how you can stand out among thousands of other applicants? In the next two weeks, I'm offering two opportunities to attend a presentation called "Maximizing Your Chances for College Admission". This FREE presentation is for students in grades 9-12 and their parents. It will provide [...]
It's been 30 years since U.S. News & World Report published its first "Best Colleges" rankings in 1983. Since then, the hype and fanfare around these lists seems to have grown exponentially. But what do these rankings really reflect, and how valuable are they to high school students and their parents who are [...]
It's fall. The leaves are starting to change, temperatures are cooling off, and the stress levels of high school seniors are rising. As college application deadlines approach, many teens and their parents are working themselves into a frenzy. Amidst all the pressure that surrounds this process, sometimes it helps to [...]
Hello and welcome to Discovery College Consulting, LLC! I'm excited to launch the website for my company, which I established in June 2013. Drawing on six years of experience as a high school counselor, I provide personalized assistance with the college search and admissions process. I work with all kinds of [...]
