A while ago, Marilyn O’Toole contacted me on behalf of IECA. She and organizational leadership were concerned—as almost all of my admissions, financial aid, enrollment management, and high school and independent counselors are—about underserved students getting support during the college admissions process. IECA was thinking about creating a video series to navigate the Common Application. She asked if Read More

There are many factors that families need to consider when choosing where their child will attend college. Though all of these factors are important, a big one that comes up in conversation is location. The benefits of attending an in-state college are well known to Students, Parents and School Counselors alike; a more familiar environment Read More

If so, Canada has a great online resource with an overview of all the Universities in Canada. It includes a search tool for all Universities and Colleges in Canada. It also includes costs, scholarships available, and admission requirements. Here is a link to share with interested students and their parents: https://www.educanada.ca/study-plan-etudes/university-universite.aspx?lang=eng

Have any students that are having trouble finding a school to attend next Fall because they didn’t get accepted to their dream school? NACAC has just released its College Openings Update which is a list of Colleges & Universities who are still accepting students for the Fall 2023 semester. Search criteria includes State, Country, Type Read More

NACAC recently published information for their State of College Admission Report. They found that in the Fall of 2021, four-year, not-for-profit colleges accepted 73 percent of applications from first-year students, on average. The average acceptance rate was higher for public colleges (78 percent) compared to private colleges (70 percent). What is selectivity? The term “selectivity” Read More

It’s a warm sunny Saturday in May. I’m at Landmark College in Putney Vermont for the Spring Commencement. As I listen to the graduates one after the other, I am struck by the change in outlook over these past few years. Landmark started as a college for dyslexic students and evolved into a more general Read More

As the end of the school year approaches, many students are already thinking ahead to the next academic year. For high school students, senior year is an important time that requires preparation and planning. Here are some things your students can do over the summer to get ready for their senior year of high school: Read More

It’s a hard time being a high school senior getting ready for college. Student debt levels are at an all-time high, the job market continues to shift in uncertain directions, and universities all across the country are still recovering from the pandemic. As a guidance counselor, your job is to help prepare your seniors for Read More