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New Day Northwest – Preparing for College Applications
Educating students and families about the college application and admissions process is my professional mission, and a good way to reach students and families...
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to LA
I just presented at the IECA—International Educational Consultants Association—National Conference in Los Angeles. My session was titled “Critical Considerations in STEM Education.” Unfortunately, my...
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A Campus Visit = A Centabillion Words…
Last year a student told me, “Visiting a college campus is like meeting a famous person. You can read about them and see them...
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Every Day Is An Interview…
A surprising number of high school seniors – yes, even those with incredible grades and test scores! – are stressed and anxious about having...
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School Choice, Stress and The Six P’s
A friend of mine often calls attention to “The Six P’s of Planning” when characterizing his athletic performances. He also likes to wait a...
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Reflection – it’s not just for mirrors
Reflection is a skill. It is also a practice and tool that has fallen out of practice. This is especially true for teens in...
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A Personal Statement vs. The L.A. Essay: A Tale of Two Stories
The College Application Personal Statement. How hard can it be? Given a rather open-ended prompt, just combine 650 words of highly illuminating and vulnerable...
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Why Optional is not an Option
A recent Forbes article discussed one of the common mysteries found in many college applications – the “optional” option. Some colleges provide an Optional...
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Freshman Year – A Test of Isolation?
Dear Parents, When your child goes to college, he or she will encounter a whole new world of challenges. Some situations will involve academics...
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College Visits – Your Stomach Rules!
I don't eat fast food. But I can't live without pizza. - Trevor Donovan While there are innumerable ways to approach college visits –...
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