In a recent USA Today article, college students and education professionals offered advice to high school seniors on how to spend their final semester of high school. One piece of advice, which I've given to countless students over the years, is this: don't slack off, because colleges can change their admissions decisions. That's [...]
In my December 19 blog post, I discussed an article that offered parents a list of life lessons to teach their kids before the kids go to college. One lesson that was not included in that list but probably should have been was, "learn how to solve your own problems". Carolyn [...]
If you're a junior in high school (and maybe if you're a freshman or sophomore), chances are that you've started receiving mail and email from colleges. You may be wondering how colleges got your name and contact information. If you took the PSAT and/or SAT, you had the option of signing up for [...]
Across the country, students (and maybe parents, too) are counting the days/hours until winter break. Many seniors are finishing final exams while at the same time receiving decisions from colleges to which they applied early. Some families will be exchanging gifts in the coming week, while others already have done so. [...]
I had another article published today on ExpertBecaon.com. This one explains the role of a college consultant and suggests things to consider and questions to ask when hiring one. You can read it here.
I recently had an article published on ExpertBeacon.com. Using a "dos and don'ts" format, the article offers tips for parents on how to support and assist their children with the college search and admissions process. You can read it here.
Are you concerned about finding the right college and/or paying for it? Then this FREE workshop is for you. It will be held on Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bob Burger Rec Center (111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, CO 80206). I will help you: Learn the primary [...]
