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Positive Educational Consulting Outcomes

As Intake Coordinator, I frequently find myself speaking to a parent with a child in crisis. Every child presents a unique case, but the..

Early Decision? Early Indecision!

I would like to humbly recommend that college and university admission offices everywhere make a decision when a student applies to their..

Oh, to be a College Student Today... Can I Get "Re-Do?"

Last week I spent the better part of the week visiting colleges in North Carolina. I found myself on a whirlwind tour of 7 campuses in just over two..

Manic Depression? Bipolar Disorder? Focus on Needs, NOT Names...

Throughout my nearly 24 years as an educational consultant, various diagnoses have been known as the "diagnosis du jour" and yet one stands out as..

College Applications | Parent Involvement?

A couple weeks back, the fall air intoxicated me, and I whimsically advised juniors (and late-blooming seniors) of the top 10 things NOT to do when..

What NOT to do when Applying to College | Top 10 List for Fall

It's fall. Even though the leaves haven't yet begun to turn colors, it feels like fall. The air in New England has taken a turn toward crisp, fall..

Educational Consultant Services (Crystal Ball Not Included)

When parents call for help with a child, adolescent, or young adult they are often in crisis and we first and foremost need to determine if we are..

Educational Consulting Trends | A View from Intake

While examining the anatomy of our educational consulting intake calls, I have noticed two disturbing trends in the therapeutic placement domain.

College Applications During Summer? For Real?

Ah, the lazy, hazy days of summer. Remember what it was like to look forward to summer as a kid? Three whole months! No school. No homework. Long..

Timing the TOEFL

Considering our growth in international markets, I wanted to bring to our readership an important posting from guest-blogger Jon Hodge, Ph.D.,..

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