by Kim Stodghill | Nov 20, 2023 | College Admissions
Your child has been researching college after college and now it’s time to start scheduling campus visits – exciting! Deciding where to spend the next four years of life is a big deal, and campus visits are like a backstage pass because glossy brochures and...
by Kim Stodghill | Oct 19, 2023 | College Admissions
With the new digital SAT coming out in March 2023 and the digital PSAT rolling out this month for the first time, there’s a lot of anxiety about what to expect and how to prepare. The good news is that our tech-savvy kids are already used to taking digital tests,...
by Kim Stodghill | Jun 19, 2023 | College Admissions
In my 20+ years of counseling, I have never experienced a year like 2023 with so many unexpected college acceptance results. In recent years, the college admissions arena has experienced an unprecedented increase in applications. More students are applying than seats...
by Kim Stodghill | May 16, 2023 | College Admissions
A large part of what drives admissions decisions at colleges is what’s called institutional priorities. Institutional priorities can be part of why you may have heard that students with straight A’s and perfect test scores aren’t accepted. When, in contrast,...
by Kim Stodghill | Apr 14, 2023 | College Admissions
College applicants are often overwhelmed by the number of college choices available. When we help students build their college list, we present many options that best suit their personal and academic needs. One set of options is the “Hidden Ivies.” Let’s talk about...
by Kim Stodghill | Mar 10, 2023 | College Admissions
If you’re reading this and it’s February or March, then NOW is the time to start planning for the summer. It may seem a little early, but as a parent, you know that time goes quickly, and February/March is an ideal time to begin planning for summer activities. So...
by Kim Stodghill | Feb 14, 2023 | College Admissions
Seniors, I see you. You’re tired. You see the finish line, and you think you don’t need to work hard anymore. You’re considering lightening the academic load that you had scheduled full-on, during Junior year, when college applications were at stake. But now is not...
by Kim Stodghill | Jan 20, 2023 | College Admissions
We get this question a lot from parents and students. The answer to whether your child should take the SAT or ACT will depend on a number of factors which I’ll talk about below. Since the Covid pandemic, another option that has become more popular is whether to take...
by Kim Stodghill | Dec 19, 2022 | College Admissions
Getting deferred from college admissions can be confusing, but it is not a reason to give up hope. In fact, by acting soon, your child can significantly increase their chances of a March/April acceptance. Keep reading for our 5 tips on how to turn the deferral...
by Kim Stodghill | Nov 30, 2022 | College Admissions
From diapers to training wheels to (ack!) college. You’re constantly wondering how your child grew up so fast. From tutors to coaches to…Independent Educational Consultants? If you’ve been hearing more and more about this term lately or just hearing about it for the...
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