We are fortunate to belong to an international association of educational consultants, IECA, and we take advantage of conferences, sponsored tours, and the breadth of collegiality that this association affords. At our spring conference this May, we heard similar messages from a wide range of colleges. Some salient points include: Test-Optional Admissions This practice has […]
Building College List
WHY STUDENT ENGAGEMENT MATTERS
When high school students and their parents tour colleges, the “bricks and mortar” aspect of the institutions — the library, student center, technology in the classrooms, and stadium – can uber-impress. And yet, what best supports students in being most successful during college are the “intangibles” of professor engagement, student spirit, and alumni loyalty. What […]
Virtual Visits- More Important Than Ever
When college campuses closed to visitors during the pandemic, admissions offices brainstormed different ways to connect with students, and thus the “virtual visit” was born. Two years later, by all accounts, this has been a win-win for both high school students and colleges around the country! Students are able to learn about programs and see […]
How to Find Fit- Honing in on Criteria and using your “Fit” to Create Your College List
Back before online shopping, remember how you used to walk around department stores picking out dresses, shirts, or jackets, and then you took them into the dressing room to try them on? As you decided if you wanted to buy the clothes, you’d look at yourself in the three-way mirror to see yourself from all […]
Student Support-Now More Than Ever
Now is the time of year when juniors begin to focus on what they are looking for in a school and start to build their college list. As students visit campuses or participate in virtual visits, it’s important to look beyond the manicured quads and amazing athletic facilities and recognize what the school offers to […]
Narrowing Your List
Last month’s newsletter discussed expanding your college list by having the courage and an open mind to explore different schools and programs that maybe you hadn’t considered before. This month, we’d like to talk about narrowing down your choices by focusing on the criteria that really matter to you. We’d like you to go beyond […]
