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
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. As so often happens, Clark was recently asked about what colleges… Continue reading NEWSLETTER – Edition 65
COMMON APP RELEASES 2022-2023 ESSAY PROMPTS Realizing that many conversations about college begin in January of junior year, Common App has released the personal essay prompts earlier than usual. College applicants will be asked to address one of the prompts below, in 650 words or less: 1 - Some students have a background, identity, interest,… Continue reading Scout-ing Report: ESSAY PROMPTS
WHAT'S ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT THE SAT? Test-optional policies continue to be the trend in college admissions but in reality, standardized test scores are still used in the process. In many cases, your ACT/SAT score may be used to influence merit aid and class placement. This week, College Board announced changes to the SAT in… Continue reading Scout-ing Report: SAT BUZZ
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