Starting Strong
Welcome to a New School Year! Starting your school year strong. This week marks the start of a new school
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UChicago Essays: Proof there is fun in college admissions
When I share that it is possible to truly enjoy your college admissions journey, I typically get a look of
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Campus Visit #1: University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
I began my official campus visits for independent college counseling this week. This is definitely not my first campus visits
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5 Tips to Prepare for a College Fair
In preparation for this Saturday’s US College Expo coming to Calgary, I’m sharing my top 5 tips to be prepared
Enjoy the Journey: College Planning and Admissions can be Fun…Really!
Preparing for college can be a time of profound growth and learning instead of one marked by stress and anxiety.
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Demonstrated Interest and College Admissions: Tips for Genuine Demonstrated Interest (3 of 3)
What is demonstrated interest? What do colleges do with the data they collect about prospective students’ demonstrated interest? Most importantly,
Demonstrated Interest and College Admissions: How (and Why) to Engage (2 of 3)
Now that we’ve identified what demonstrated interest is, learn how (and why) can students demonstrate their interest to colleges. … Continue readingDemonstrated Interest and College Admissions: How (and Why) to Engage (2 of 3)
Demonstrated Interest and College Admissions: What is It and Why Does It Matter? (1 of 3)
What is demonstrated interest? What do colleges do with the data they collect about prospective students’ demonstrated interest? Most importantly,
Why “Sticker Price” isn’t the full picture….
Cost of College in the United States Cost of college in the United States is certainly a topic of global
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Character and College
What do Sidney Crosby and excellent college applications have in common? Character. How Sidney Crosby got the last laugh on