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  • The GREAT Course Dilemma

    The GREAT Course Dilemma

    How to decide between AP, dual enrollment, and IB options and what college admissions counselors consider when looking at your application

  • Activities and Leadership Roles, RULE!

    Activities and Leadership Roles, RULE!

    When you begin your college search, at almost every college visit you will repeatedly hear how important it is to be involved, both in and out of the classroom. Colleges…

  • Early and steady wins the college application race!

    Early and steady wins the college application race!

    Each year I take a moment to look back and evaluate what worked. This past year was no exception with plenty of takeaways. Here are the key ones I, and…

  • More and more colleges are cutting programs – what to be aware of during your college search

    More and more colleges are cutting programs – what to be aware of during your college search

    Colleges and universities cutting programs are increasingly in the news as schools continue to face financial pressures. Students are shifting their likes and dislikes, some even taking a gap year…

  • The importance of starting early in your college search process

    The importance of starting early in your college search process

    “Do you think I will get in?” is a question every student asks me. While there is no magic answer, there are things to focus on and like the entire process, starting early helps.

  • The Importance of College Tours: 5 tips to get the most out of them

    The Importance of College Tours: 5 tips to get the most out of them

    As you start planning out visits to schools on your list, some tips on how to make the most of it and help make the best decision.

  • The new and improved digital SAT

    The new and improved digital SAT

    Changes are coming to the SAT, with it now being administered digitally starting in 2024. Here’s a look at the key changes that students and parents should know about.

  • Why ChatGPT can’t be “you” when writing college essays

    Why ChatGPT can’t be “you” when writing college essays

    A look at how ChatGPT actually works, why it cannot reflect your voice in an admissions essay, and top tips for writing your essay.

  • “What do I declare for my major…?” A look at trends and some tips to make a better decision

    “What do I declare for my major…?” A look at trends and some tips to make a better decision

    An estimated three-quarters of students either start “Undecided” or change their major. Here is a look at trends in majors and some tips to better navigate finding what you want to do.

  • Tools to help navigate through the college application process

    Tools to help navigate through the college application process

    The process I use to help students and parents navigate the college application process. From starting early, to an application strategy, and whether to submit test scores or not.

  • What the coming changes to the FAFSA could mean

    What the coming changes to the FAFSA could mean

    There are changes coming to the FAFSA and whether you expect to get federal aid or not, the FAFSA is a necessary part of the college application process. Here’s what is changing this December.

  • Predictions for the 2023-24 school year: What is changing and how it may affect admissions

    Predictions for the 2023-24 school year: What is changing and how it may affect admissions

    A look at trends and what is changing with college admissions entering the 2023-24 school year and what it may mean to you.

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