Honors Colleges
What is an honors college? Most honors colleges are housed within larger universities and offer students a smaller, liberal arts college feeling. Honors colleges offer myriad benefits, such as more…
Navigating the Wild World of Job Hunting: 3 Tips for Recent College Grads
Hey there, recent college graduates! First off, big congrats on making it through those late-night cram sessions, endless essays, and probably one too many cups of coffee. Now that you've…
SAT/ACT To Send or Not to Send?
To Report or Not to Report? That is the question. As you prepare to send in your college applications, a major consideration is whether to report your test scores -…
Planning for a Fun and Meaningful Summer
We know it seems early to think about summer, but now is the time to get excited about ways you can explore your interests and apply to programs. Many applications…
Summer Job Ideas- Now Hiring
If you are thinking you want a summer job, you need to start looking now. You will want to be in process in March/April if you plan to start in…
The Personal Statement
What is a Personal statement? At its core, your essay is a story – a story about you. Your story, told in your own voice and in your own words,…
REFLECTIONS on 2021: What we learned about students and college admissions
When 2021 came to a close, we took some time to have some deep discussion and crunch some numbers to see what information we can glean from the unprecedented 2021…
Considering Majoring in Pre-Med or Going to Medical School?
Jenny Dumas talks with 3 students in medical school and residency to gain insight into what it means to be pre-med in college. To view the presentation, click here. These…
URGENT TESTING UPDATES
If you are waiting to take a test, please make sure to check your email regularly for information from the College Board and ACT. The ACT has just announced they…
The Three I’s—and Finding a Certain Purpose in an Uncertain Time
What Colleges Want and Advice for High School Students and their Families When people come into my office to learn about the college process they often ask, “What do colleges…