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January To-Do List
Start the year off right by following a to-do list. Stay warm this [...] Continue Reading →
December To-Dos
Stay organized this winter with to-do lists that help you plan for your college [...] Continue Reading →
November To-Dos
Here are some tasks for high school students to focus on in November. Now [...] Continue Reading →
October To-Do List
In October, seniors must put the finishing touches on their applications to be ready [...] Continue Reading →
September To-Do List
Stay on track this fall with a to-do list. This September to-do list [...] Continue Reading →
August To-Dos
Remember to plan ahead so you're prepared for handling the increased workload of the [...] Continue Reading →
July To-Dos
Use this July to-do list to make the most of your summer. Rising Seniors Identify [...] Continue Reading →
June To-Dos
These June to-dos are helpful to keep in mind to begin the summer. Plan [...] Continue Reading →
May To-Dos
Use this guide to help you transition into summer while you stay focused on [...] Continue Reading →
March To-Dos
Keep a to-do list to stay on track this spring. Keep these March [...] Continue Reading →
February To-Do List
Writing down your to-do list will help you stay on track. Keep this [...] Continue Reading →
To AP Or Not To AP? Answers To Commonly-Asked Questions
One of the most commonly asked questions in our practice is: “Does it matter if [...] Continue Reading →
Academic Coaching – An Invaluable Resource on College Campuses
In the United States about 40% of undergraduate students drop out of college; a staggering [...] Continue Reading →
Educational Advocates Welcomes Ildiko Szekely
Welcome Ildi Szekely. Ildi has extensive experience in teaching, advising, and helping students transition into [...] Continue Reading →
The Covid-19 Prompt in the Common Application: Should you respond?
Students may opt to report how the pandemic has affected them but should weigh [...] Continue Reading →
Welcome Katie Bacon To the Educational Advocates Team
Welcome Katie Bacon! Katie joined the Educational Advocates team this month and will be working [...] Continue Reading →
Creating A College List While Coping With Financial Uncertainty
Coping with financial uncertainty and creating a financially balanced college list The events of the [...] Continue Reading →
April To-Dos
Be sure to take advantage of virtual college events. Here is an April [...] Continue Reading →
Welcome Haley Sherif to the Educational Advocates Team
Welcome Haley. Haley Sherif, our new office coordinator, graduated from Emerson College in 2016 with [...] Continue Reading →
Welcome Rachel Kaplan to the Educational Advocates Team
Welcome, Rachel. Rachel Kaplan joined the Educational Advocates team this month and will be working [...] Continue Reading →
News, Changes, Advice For College Admission
This is a time of uncertainty which can be difficult. It is only human to [...] Continue Reading →
Making the College Decisions: High School Senior FAQs
Between now and May 1, high school seniors must decide among their many college acceptances. [...] Continue Reading →
For Seniors: Coping With Financial Uncertainty And Evaluating Options
Evaluating College Options in a Time of Financial Uncertainty The events of the past few [...] Continue Reading →
Educational Advocates Team Promotes College Access
Having access to college is an important step toward a bright future. This [...] Continue Reading →
You Have Submitted Your Applications… Now What?
While it’s true that most of your work is done for your college applications, keep [...] Continue Reading →
Casey Among Group Receiving IECA Katz Award
The Independent Educational Consultants (IECA) honored a group of consultants with the Katz Award at [...] Continue Reading →
What is The ZeeMee Online Portfolio?
ZeeMee is a social platform designed to give students another way to communicate with college [...] Continue Reading →
Why Sophomore Year Is Not Too Early To Work With A Consultant
Students can benefit from working with a consultant in their 10th grade year. [...] Continue Reading →
College Advising: Why It Matters
When thinking about what to look for in a college experience, the location, the social [...] Continue Reading →
