by Allison | May 9, 2015 | Admissions process, Blog, College Visits, Exploring College Options, Headlines, Helpful Links: Exploring College Options, Visiting Schools
(or lessons from the college road trip trenches). This spring break my son and I traveled to Washington, DC and visited three schools. He also had the chance to visit two schools in New York before we left for on our trip. We had a lot of fun together weighing the...
by Allison | Jan 20, 2014 | Blog, College Visits, Exploring College Options, Headlines, Uncategorized, Visiting Schools
Don’t be locked out because you call late. Tours and informational sessions fill up early during high school breaks. Call now to reserve your space–you can always cancel if your plans change. Photo credit: Locked Out or In by jkirkhart35, on...
by Allison | Aug 5, 2011 | Blog, Essay / Personal Statement, Exploring College Options, Financial Aid, Headlines, Visiting Schools
Are you or your child spending some sleepless nights thinking about the start of senior year and the college selection process? Here is some advice on how to get yourself (or your student) situated for a great start to the new school year and beyond: We challenge...
by Allison | Apr 28, 2011 | Academics, Blog, Essay / Personal Statement, Exploring College Options, Identifying Goals, Making the Right Choice, Visiting Schools
Summer is just around the corner. For many of you that means sand, surf and snoozing. While we are all for enjoying time off and relaxing in the sun—summer also provides high school students with great opportunities for a few “mind changing” experiences. For those of...
by Allison | Mar 16, 2011 | Academics, Blog, Exploring College Options, Financial Aid, Identifying Goals, Making the Right Choice, Visiting Schools
Admissions facts that stand the test of time. 1. There are no guarantees. Even if you have a perfect score on the SAT or the ACT along with a 4.0 GPA–you are not guaranteed a place at your first choice institution. Look at this example: 83% of high school...
by Allison | May 9, 2009 | Exploring College Options, Visiting Schools
Admissions 1 travels to Williams College to collaborate with the Center for Talented Youth (a program of Johns Hopkins University) in the Pathways to College Program. Admissions 1 Educational Consultants are presenting a workshop on college essay writing at the Center...
