Students attend college for a variety of reasons, but most expect to get some amount of career preparation out of the experience, even if it’s just that “piece of paper” employers require. Some young adults have very clear goals and expectations for what they will get out of college—they want to become doctors, lawyers, or Read More
The fifth edition of Admission Matters: What Students and Parents Need to Know About Getting into College by Sally Springer, Joyce Vining Morgan, Nancy Griesemer, and Jon Reider has just been published by Jossey-Bass/Wiley in both paperback and Kindle versions. It is available at amazon.com, target.com, barnesandnoble.com, as well as at many local bookstores. Newly Read More
Eric Endlich of Top College Consultants has a compiled a list of “Neurodiversity-Friendly” Colleges & Universities which can be sorted by state. The list contains institutions with comprehensive autism or learning support programs, as well as some with neurodiversity social clubs or less comprehensive programs. Here is a link to the comprehensive list: https://www.topcollegeconsultants.com/autism-in-college/
Do you have any students with disabilities that are planning to go to college next year or in the future? If so, a recent webinar from Special Abilities Network outlines how those students can overcome college challenges, master financial planning, and more. It will explore evolving accommodation laws student roles, and financial considerations when moving Read More
There are many areas of College Admissions in which using AI is taboo (for an example using it to write a college essay or paper), however, it does have some great uses that should be used by students. One example is using it to help write a cover letter once they begin looking for employment. Read More
“You have a platform to create change. What is an action or policy you might propose to address an issue of social injustice in your school or local community, or on a national or global scale?” – University of Richmond Admissions “Syracuse University is a place that seeks to be welcoming to all – and Read More
Swati Shrestha, a Counselor at the International School of Bangkok compiled a list of schools OUS that accept the Common App. Have any students looking to go to school OUS. Perhaps the list will come in handy. Here is the list of schools: Common App Schools Outside the US (Sept 2023) ASIA-PACIFIC (7) Australia Monash Read More
Has your student expressed an interest in pursuing a 4-year college degree AND a career with the military? What if they COULD do both? Join a free webinar hosted by Estrela Consulting that outlines the ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) college program which is offered at more than 1,700 colleges and universities preparing young adults Read More
If the answer is yes, a Counselor Guide just released by the State University System of Florida should be of interest. It is free to download and includes average GPA’s and test scores for all 12 public universities in the state. Here is a link: Florida SUS Counselor Guide 2023-2024
Would your students like to learn: …An overview of the new digital SAT (dSAT) …Key differences between the dSAT and ACT …Which test(s) you should take …What Test-Optional really means If so, here is a link to register to view a free archived webinar that will answer many of the question they and their parents Read More
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