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What is a Portal & Why is it SO Important?

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Happy November! I am posting this on November 1st, if you have a student applying EA or ED and they have submitted their application, congratulations! My November has the usual News & Notes, with all the latest news in college admissions. Then I take a closer look at admissions portals-what are they, how do colleges […]

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College Applications are Still the Stuff of Greatness

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“From the bureaucratic minutia to the deep introspection, submitting a college application is possibly the biggest achievement of your kid’s life to date” ~Kelly Corrigan It’s October of 2025 and I am deep in the heart of application season! This is a repost from my blog but it is still relevant and rings true. If

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Applications Plans: What Do All These Acronyms Mean?

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This is a repost that explains all of the different application plan choices that a student might face. I have also attached my recent webinar about applying ED. If you have been hearing more chatter about college applications, you are not imagining things. This is the month when things heat up and deadlines loom large.

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Dos & Dont’s When Your Child is Going through College Admissions: How to Support Them

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My October webinar is attached below. I have the usual News & Notes, I discuss two books, including Jeff Seling’s new book, “Dream Schools” and then I do a deeper dive about the best way to support students going through college admissions. Enjoy!

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5 Trends We Will See in College Admissions for the Class of 2026

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My September webinar has the usual News & Notes about college admissions and then I take a closer look at what I think we will see for the class of 2026 during this turbulent time for higher education. Enjoy!

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The Latest News On Early Decision and What Exactly is a Dialogue?

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This is a bonus webinar for the month of August! I felt compelled to share a situation that is developing around Early Decision and since it is the month of August AND this is August Consulting, I forged ahead. Enjoy!

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Supplemental Essays: What You Need to Know

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It is August 1st and time for some August Consulting! My webinar has the usual News & Notes and then I dive into writing supplements and what you need to know as you approach this part of the application. Enjoy!

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Study Abroad: What to Know

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My July webinar has the usual News & Notes about the latest happenings in college admissions. Then I take a deep dive into studying abroad, what the options are and some important points to think about when your student is considering a program away from campus. I also focus on the growing popularity of first

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A Checklist for Recent High School Graduates

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This is a repost that is timely for recent high school graduates 🙂 I was talking with a friend who is the parent of a student heading to college in August. I had a front row seat to this family’s admissions journey this past year and I got to observe the student weigh their choices

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College Essay Writing-3 Dos, 3 Don’ts & 3 Things to Know

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My June webinar has the usual News & Notes about the latest happenings in college admissions. Then I take a deep dive into writing the college essay which really is not an essay: it is often called the Personal Statement. I emphasize above all, why you should not use AI and what a missed opportunity

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