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College Bound or Down? Back on Track After Therapeutic School

As educational consultants we work with many families whose children might be labeled “troubled teens” or have had issues with emotional problems,..

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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..

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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..
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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..

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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..

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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..

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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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Financial aid award letter got you down? Don't sulk - do something!

Today is the day... May 1 marks the beginning of a new chapter for those accepted to college. They've researched, visited, applied, received..

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The College Admission Essay | Juniors, Listen Up!

I've read them all...  and even still, most college admissions essays put me to sleep. Sorry. 

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College Waitlist | The Hardest Part?

Wide awake at 4:30 in the morning on a Sunday, I can't stop thinking about - what else?! - the conundrum of college admissions waitlists. I recall..
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