admissions

The Race to Nowhere – A Student Rat Race?

August 2, 2011

Tweet  The movie, Race to Nowhere is being viewed pretty extensively around the country. While not commenting on the producers’ agenda or politics, there was an instance that struck my counselor nerve: The nervous laughter of parents realizing they were viewing their Doppelganger when the issues of the pressure to perform and the difficulty of [...]

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What does College Admission have to do with Job Prospects? It may not be what you think!

December 22, 2010

TweetIn prior posts, we have pointed to the confusing mass of information regarding college search and admissions. Who can criticize parents and students researching as much as possible to help make the right decisions? But how should they use the information to establish a solid and rational decision making process? By reading a recent Bloomberg [...]

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The Worst College Visit, Ever!

June 8, 2010

TweetThe Worst College Visit Ever! “I hated that school,” were the first words that came out of my client’s mouth when I enthusiastically asked her about her recent college visit. As an independent college counselor, I spend a lot of time coaching high school students on how to have a fun and productive experience on [...]

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