My June webinar has the usual News & Notes about college admissions and then I delve into how college calendars and course work can differ, the impact on students and what to be aware of. Enjoy!
CALENDARS & CURRICULA: 5 THINGS TO KNOW Read More »
It is a quiet time in the admissions world as the 2026 application cycle comes to a close! My May webinar has the usual News & Notes about college admissions and then I discuss ways to take advantage of college fairs and how they can demonstrate interest. Enjoy!
Using College Fairs to Your Advantage: What Families Need to Know Read More »
The 2026 application cycle is coming to a close! My April webinar has the usual News & Notes about college admissions and then I take a closer look at six things that could impact college planning for the class of 2027 during this turbulent time in higher education. Enjoy!
This is a repost but it still holds true! If you are the parent of a senior, you are probably aware that your child must submit a deposit to one school by May 1st. This is an exciting time as the last round of acceptances have been released and your student makes a final decision.
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Greetings from the snowy Northeast! My March webinar has the usual News & Notes and then I discuss selectivity and prestige versus fit and why they matter so much in college admissions. I take a look at several ultra-selective colleges to highlight why fit is so important and what you need to know to put
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The Olympics kick off tomorrow and I am excited so I decided to repost this piece from 2022. Good luck to all the athletes, especially RCS! “It is so much more about your type of skiing and being proud of your skiing than it is where you end up in the results.” ~Ryan Cochran-Siegle, US
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Greetings from the arctic Northeast! My February webinar has the usual News & Notes and then I take a look at high school math curriculums, why they play such a significant role in college admissions and what you need to know to put your student on a path to success for their personal success. Enjoy!
Happy New Year! I am kicking off 2026 with my monthly webinar which has the usual News & Notes and then takes a deeper look at merit scholarships and financial aid awards. It is important to understand the difference between the two, which option may or may not be available to your student and how
Financial Aid Awards vs. Merit $cholarships: What You Need to Know Read More »
It’s that time of year again. December starts the next phase of the admissions cycle as some of the most selective schools in the country release their first round of Early Decision letters. This is where the rubber meets the road and this month can be quite stressful, whether or not you submitted an ED
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Happy December! My December webinar has the usual News & Notes, with all the latest happenings in college admissions. Then I focus on what to know about getting decisions. As I post this, applicants in the ED1 round are receiving answers. If you have a senior right now, things start to get intense. I discuss