CELEBRATING! I remember the moment captured in this photo like it was yesterday. Cooper, my middle child. The first day of kindergarten. Face and hair sun-kissed by a summer spent at the neighborhood pool. Bright-eyed and always ready to suck the most out of life. This week, I will travel to Austin to see him… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – 5/2/2023
MAY 1st: COLLEGE DECISION DAY This is one of the most rewarding weeks of the year! The National College Decision Day is Monday, May 1st. This is the day when most students in the Class of 2023 will announce a college decision. For many colleges, it is also the deadline for enrollment deposits - making… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – 4/25/2023
GREAT ADVICE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS To stay on top of trends in college admissions, I read a lot of blogs and listen to a variety of podcasts. Rick Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech, is one of my favorites to follow. His advice is often articulated so beautifully well. Last year, Clark… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – 4/18/2023
CLASS OF 2024: THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND As we close out the Class of 2023 admissions, now is a great time to focus on a few reminders for the Class of 2024: Grades Matter – Especially if you are taking advantage of ‘test-optional’ policies. Grades are a key factor that colleges use to evaluate… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – 4/11/2023
COLLEGE: LOOK BEYOND THE NAME Admissions decisions for the Class of 2023 are pretty much complete. Some students are elated, while others are certainly disappointed. It’s been another particularly brutal year for those students exploring big dreams. Test-optional policies continue to drive up applications at the nation’s most selective schools. In turn, that skews acceptance… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – 4/4/2023
BUILDING A HIGH SCHOOL RESUME An important component in the college admissions process: The High School Resume. Academics. Honors. Activities. Community Service. Standardized tests. Work Experience. Hobbies. How much of each? How many of each? If you have more of one, is it okay to have less of another? And when do you start? Building… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – 3/28/2023
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: THINGS ARE CHANGING ALL THE TIME When it comes to college admissions, things are always changing! It’s difficult to keep up with everything from test-optional to admissions requirements, enrollment trends, and basic conventional wisdom. For example, did you know: ◾ You need a test score to be admitted to state universities in Florida.… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – 3/21/2023
12 TIPS FOR COLLEGE VISITS This week, I am taking a little bit of my own advice: Visit Colleges. My week includes six days, seven cities, and eight colleges. As you read this, I am probably visiting Yale University - hence the photo above. And it's a great excuse to remind you of twelve tips for… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – 3/14/2023
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS CAN’T DO IT ALL! Consider these statistics: 🔹 On average, there is one high school college counselor for every 476 students. 🔹 On average, the total time spent on college counseling with each high school student is 38 minutes. 🔹 Six out of ten students receive no college counseling in their schools. … Continue reading NEWSLETTER – 3/7/2023
SO MANY COLLEGE OPTIONS! Depending on how you count, there are more than 40 colleges in Oklahoma. If you extend the search to all of America, you’re now looking at more than 4000. How will you choose where to apply? Realistically, no one ever considers all 4000+ options as he/she searches for the ideal college… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – 2/28/2023
Scout College Consulting 