I know that many high school sophomores and juniors look forward to visiting college campuses this year. Check out the college’s website to determine if they are offering in-person visits. It really depends on the college. Here are some tips on getting the most out of a college visit, whether it is virtual or in… Read more
Virtual College Fairs this Fall:
If you are a high school sophomore, junior or senior, here’s your chance to hear firsthand from admissions counselors at hundreds of colleges and universities nearby, across the country and around the world Registration for a National Association for College Admissions Counseling, NACAC, Virtual College Fair begins in mid-August. Parents are invited also. Sign up… Read more
College Admissions during a Pandemic v. 5
It is difficult, these days, to keep up with all the news about college admissions, testing, and campus visits. Parents and students have more questions than answers? Are schools opening in the fall? How are they opening? Remotely? In person? A combination? Do students have to take the SAT or ACT? What is test optional?… Read more
Virtual College Fairs this Fall
If you are a high school sophomore or junior, a Virtual College Fair is your chance to hear firsthand from admissions counselors at hundreds of colleges and universities nearby, across the country and around the world Registration for a NACAC Virtual College Fair begins in mid-August. Parents are also invited. Sign up at: https://www.nacacfairs.org/virtual/ to receive… Read more
TO TEST OR NOT TO TEST – Advice for students in the class of 2021
As of today, July 13, 2020, there are more than 1240 colleges and universities that have joined the test optional movement for at least the next year. It has been estimated that by the end of August 2020, more than 50% of all colleges in the United States will have a test-optional policy. The tests,… Read more
What will the coronavirus do to your college plans?
May is typically a time when high school seniors can take a breath, having committed to their college for the next 4 years. Senioritis has definitely set in, with a lot of laughter, happiness, and a sense of accomplishment. High school is at an end. Beach week is around the corner. And soon, they will… Read more
College Admissions and the Coronavirus v.2
April 17, 2020 Since my last newsletter a few weeks ago, a lot has happened to impact high school and college students and their families. Students – and all of us -have never experienced anything like this 2020 pandemic. With schools closed and all events canceled, normal life has ground to a halt. The closing… Read more
Coronavirus & College
The coronavirus has certainly upended all of our lives. These past two weeks have been ones for the record books. Everyone is trying to figure out the best course of action to take to keep everyone safe. We all now know to wash our hands and stay six feet apart when going out. I know… Read more
Impressed with Reed College in Portland, Oregon
Last month, raincoat in hand, I traveled to Portland, Oregon. I definitely needed the raincoat as I walked on the campuses of the University of Oregon, Oregon State, the University of Providence, Providence State, Willamette, Lewis and Clark and Reed. I was especially impressed with Reed, which is a coeducational, independent liberal arts and sciences… Read more
Forget passion; instead, focus on finding your purpose!
I was sitting in my office one rainy Wednesday afternoon talking to a student new to my practice. Joe was enthusiastically answering my questions because both he and I were hoping to uncover the answer to the age-old question: “What do you want to do when you grow up.” I oftentimes imagine myself a detective… Read more