Planning your Path

College Insights & Insider Advice

As educational consultants, we have a unique perspective on the college admissions landscape and how the field continues to evolve. Check out our different blog series where we share important news, insights, and opinions on topics central to the application process.

College Planning

It’s Decision Time

Most students have chosen where they are going to college, but there are those who are biting their nails as time winds down. Each…

Follow Your Passions

Extracurricular activities have become part and parcel of students’ lives, and they are included in college applications and the interview process. What makes something…

Talking Frankly

I have to be honest: Raw talent is not a guarantee of admission to the school of your dreams. While many schools are becoming…

The Parent Trap

How much can we expect from our universities when it comes to keeping our students safe? Is the idea that schools should act in the…

How To Manage College Search Emails

Here’s a tip to manage all the emails you will be sending and receiving related to the college search process: Before you begin the…

Demonstrated Interest and College Admissions

I’ve written about demonstrated interest before, but as spring approaches it makes sense to discuss it once again.

College And Character: What Counts

Let’s assume you were an admission director for a day. One spot remains for the class of 2019 with two folders in front of…

Financial Aid

Right about this time parents of juniors start to ask me about financial aid. And it’s no wonder; the cost of college is staggering.

Colleges Recruit at Richer, Whiter High Schools

Here is a timely post from the NY Times. It’s a great post if you ask me There is a good deal of discussion…

How to Save for College

A Step-by-Step Process on How to Pay for College, from IECA

Finding Your Fit 5

Off the Beaten Path 2

Mental Health & the Path to College 4

How To’s 4

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