Have any students interested in pursuing a career in Aviation? If so, Estrela Consulting is hosting a webinar on the subject. There will be a panel of experts that will delve into this career path and all that it entails. The webinar will be held live on August 20th at 7:00 PM Eastern and then Read More
Social media is mostly considered a bad habit. Not quite as detrimental as smoking or alcohol, but also not carrots and jogging. It is true that regular social media usage can have detrimental effects. It is also true that these effects are seen more significantly in young populations. That doesn’t mean that teenagers can’t benefit Read More
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED STATES WITH BINDING EARLY DECISION ADMISSION PLANS (cross referenced with those with Early Action plans) [dates are in US format with month first, then day] [last modified July 20, 2024] CALIFORNIA Chapman University (11-1) [also supports an Early Action plan (11-1)] Claremont McKenna College (11-1) [also supports Read More
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE US WITH EARLY ACTION (NON-BINDING) ADMISSION DECISION PLANS (cross referenced with schools with Early Decision [ED] plans) [dates are in US format with month first, then day] [last modified July 20, 2024] ALABAMA Auburn University (12-1) [rolling plan—first round in mid-September, final deadline 12-1) ARKANSAS Hendrix College Read More
Have any students that plan to go to medical school in the future? U.S. News & World Report has just released its annual Best Medical Schools rankings report. There were several changes made to the way they conducted their rankings this year (shout out to Robert Schaefer of FairTest for outlining each of these changes): Read More
Finding college scholarships can be daunting, but there are several reliable resources your students can use to make the search more manageable: When searching for scholarships, remember to pay attention to eligibility criteria, deadlines, and application requirements. Applying for multiple scholarships can increase your students’ chances of securing financial aid for college.
Do you have any students that aren’t sure which College they want to attend and don’t have the funds to visit any? They might consider spending some time to take virtual tours of campuses around the country. There is a website (Campus Tours) which offers Interactive Maps and Virtual Tours of hundreds of campuses. They Read More
It’s our 10th anniversary issue and we have a great line up of articles planned for you. Here is a sneak peek on what you can expect: First-Generation Students – By Jim Paterson, Former Counselor of the Year in Montgomery County, MD Tips for Supporting Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions in the College Read More
If the answer is yes, this blog published by Jon Boeckenstedt of Oregon State University on his Higher Ed Data Stories blog should be of interest. He refreshed the 2018 visualization of Medical College Admission Data with the most recent (2023) information available. While much of this is helpful mostly for aspiring applicants to medical Read More
The ratio of high school counselors to students averages 385 to 1 nationwide. If you’re a school counselor, that’s not news to you. But what if you could offer free webinars with valuable college planning advice to 80 or 100 families at a time? Game changer! As a full-time employed counselor, you may be able Read More
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