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College Research: 5 Tips For Evaluating Fit
If you are a high school junior beginning your college search, you have probably perused [...] Continue Reading →
Exploring St. Olaf College
For high school students and parents considering college options, St. Olaf College offers not just [...] Continue Reading →
Researching Colleges in Four Steps
Even as the seniors begin the agonizing wait for their college admissions letters, juniors are [...] Continue Reading →
Spotlight: Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia is evolving to better serve its students, particularly following its [...] Continue Reading →
Student Athletes and The College Admissions Process
In an earlier post, we reviewed how and when prospective student athletes should approach college [...] Continue Reading →
October To-Do List
In October, seniors must put the finishing touches on their applications to be ready [...] Continue Reading →
Revision and Editing: What Makes A College Essay Work?
So you have written a first draft of your college essay, and deep down you [...] Continue Reading →
Acing The College Admissions Interview
Most admissions interviews take place on the college campus. Fall is here, and [...] Continue Reading →
Top Five Experiences For Getting The Most From College
Graduating seniors entering college this fall will have the opportunity to engage in a variety [...] Continue Reading →
Hidden Gem: University of Dayton
The University of Dayton offers programs in business, engineering, education, health sciences, and liberal [...] Continue Reading →
Campus Spotlight: University of Florida
University of Florida by Todd Van Hoosear via Creative Commons Flikr The University [...] Continue Reading →
Campus Spotlight: The Ohio State University
Campus Spotlight: The Ohio State University The Ohio State University is a leading research institution [...] Continue Reading →
Spotlight: North Carolina State University
This spring, our consulting team has continued to attend virtual college visits including an in-depth view [...] Continue Reading →
College Profile: Grinnell College
While visiting colleges in person has not been an option in the past year, our [...] Continue Reading →
College Profile: Southern Methodist University
While visiting colleges in person has not been an option in the past year, our [...] Continue Reading →
College Profile: Penn State University
While visiting colleges in person has not been an option in the past year, our [...] Continue Reading →
College Profiles: Penn State, Southern Methodist, and Grinnell College
While visiting colleges in person has not been an option in the past year, our [...] Continue Reading →
Navigating A College Website: 10 Tips for Getting the Answers You Seek
Most college websites are chock full of useful information if you know what to look [...] Continue Reading →
There’s A Lot To Appreciate At UMass Amherst
UMass is the third largest research university in the state. The University of [...] Continue Reading →
Five Things Every College Should Teach
Students should consider a college that supports the development of writing and speaking skills. [...] Continue Reading →
On Tour: Florida College Gems
At this time of year the idea of attending college in sunny, warm Florida can [...] Continue Reading →
Spotlight: Chicago Colleges
I recently toured five Chicago colleges as part of the Independent Educational Consultant’s Association conference. [...] Continue Reading →
Spotlight: Maryland Private Colleges
Loyola Maryland has the personal feel of a liberal arts college and the resources [...] Continue Reading →
Colby College
Colby has expanded into the town of Waterville, where students and faculty reside, and [...] Continue Reading →
Bates College
Bates College is a liberal arts college in the small city of Lewiston, Maine about [...] Continue Reading →
Bowdoin College
Bright, engaged students who are looking for a more personal, interdisciplinary education on an active [...] Continue Reading →
Maine College Road Trip: Bowdoin, Bates and Colby
Bowdoin, Bates, and Colby Colleges, the three Maine liberal arts colleges might seem similar at [...] Continue Reading →
North Carolina College Road Trip: High Point University, UNC Chapel Hill, Davidson and Duke
At High Point University, Cottrell Hall includes The Flanagan Center for Student Success, which is [...] Continue Reading →
Vermont College Tour
Vermont is a popular destination for Educational Advocates’ college applicants, who are attracted to the [...] Continue Reading →
College Road Trip: Georgetown, UVA, Wake Forest, and Notre Dame
Like many of you, our family recently visited four colleges in four different states, and [...] Continue Reading →
On Tour: Texas College Gems
Students at UT Austin benefit from the convergence of innovation and creativity. We [...] Continue Reading →
College Road Trip : Nine Upstate New York Colleges (In 5 Days!)
Rochester Institute of Technology has strengths in STEM fields and the arts. Educational [...] Continue Reading →
Hidden Gem: Denison University
Learn more about Denison University in Granville, Ohio here. Are you interested in [...] Continue Reading →
International Studies: George Washington, American, Goucher and George Mason
As a follow-up to last month’s article on international studies majors, here is an overview [...] Continue Reading →
International Studies: Johns Hopkins, Georgetown and Washington College
Johns Hopkins University offers a dynamic International Studies major. International Studies is an [...] Continue Reading →
Florida College Tour
Florida boasts a number of liberal arts colleges, universities and a renowned art school. Here [...] Continue Reading →
Spotlight: Virginia Public Colleges and Universities
Earlier this month, I visited eight colleges and universities in the state of Virginia. There [...] Continue Reading →
Marist College Fashion Week
My daughter Ellie and I were guests of the Marist College Fashion Program at New York Fashion [...] Continue Reading →
College Search North Carolina
In early April I completed a college tour in North Carolina. Although Boston was still [...] Continue Reading →
College Tour: Scotland
Imagine attending college in a village reminiscent of Hogsmeade from Harry Potter, or in a [...] Continue Reading →
Beware of Senioritis: How to Avoid Senior Slacker Syndrome
Students should keep challenging themselves senior year. For seniors who have been accepted [...] Continue Reading →
