A webinar will be hosted by Beth Arey (Evanston Township High School), Veronica Hauad (U Chicago), Meredith Lombardi (Common Application) & Aya Waller-Bey (U of Michigan) to talk about advising students post-SFFA. It will be live on October 5th and then archived for later viewing. This summer’s Supreme Court’s decision in SFFA vs. Harvard/UNC banned Read More
After witnessing a student feel defeated about plans to attend community college rather than a University, Priscilla Grijalva knew that she needed to change the narrative. That’s when “Reach Higher Thursdays” were created, leading to more support and celebration for all post-secondary options. Priscilla Grijalva is a highly accomplished school counselor with over 18 years Read More
It’s that time of year again when your head of school/principal is receiving the annual “your membership dues are past due” notice from College Board. Dear valued member, The annual College Board Membership dues for your organization are outstanding. Attached is a copy of the unpaid invoice. “Dear valued member??” We are not now and Read More
It seems everyone is laser-focused on where high school seniors are applying, their essays and their activities; but this is also an important time for high school juniors. Fall of junior year is the right time to be thinking about and doing many of the following things: Lee Bierer is an independent college adviser based Read More
You play a crucial role in guiding students through their academic journeys and preparing them for future success. However, this vital role comes with its set of challenges that can often be demanding and complex. As we recognize the hard work and dedication you do let’s shed light on the top 10 issues all High Read More
This summer’s Supreme Court’s decision in SFFA vs. Harvard/UNC banned the consideration of race in college admissions decisions, but it left many questions unanswered and has created confusion for students and the professionals who help them apply to college. This webinar is intended to help school counselors and advisors at community-based organizations (CBOs) answer those Read More
College planning is both exciting and stressful for many families. Reduce your anxiety by getting first-hand answers from the people who might be reviewing your application. In this interactive, live Q&A you’ll get answers to questions like:**Would Early Decision or Early Action be right for you?**How can you whittle down your college list to a Read More
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/
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