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/
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
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