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How do I choose a college consultant?
This is a very central question, but like many important decisions, it mostly comes down to a personal choice. Some people look primarily for credentials and experience, others feel more comfortable based on referrals from a trusted source. Regardless, ... Read More >
What’s A College Consultant?
This question often comes after a consultant introduces their profession, usually followed by “What school/college do you work for?” or “I thought consultants worked only with Ivy League applicants.” Questions and assumptions are understandable ... Read More >
How to SHINE: Top Tips to Ace Your College Interviews
Dear Students and Parents, I recently published this article and wanted to share it with you personally. Following a student's Birkman, I recommend they conduct informational interviews with professionals that currently work in the top career fields ... Read More >
Don’t roll the dice when it comes to your student’s college dreams.
Essays are the most time consuming and difficult part of the college application process, and students totally underestimate their importance. A student who applies to 5-10 colleges will need to write between 5 and 20 essays to complete their applications! ... Read More >
Giving Thanks
Dear Families and Students, We are thankful for you. In the speed and distractions of everyday life, especially during college application season, we often strive to accomplish goals and can easily forget to take time to pause and to appreciate what ... Read More >
How to Tackle Essays and Rejection Letters
Seniors: Send Texas A&M and UT Austin applications by mid-November. Deadline is December 1. How to Tackle Essays and Rejection Letters You may receive college rejection letters as early as November. Such a letter is not an assessment of your personal ... Read More >
Scary Stories… From the Desk of Dr. Dennard
One student knew that he had submitted all of the required documents and could not figure out why his application was not complete. It took a phone call to the out-of-state College Admissions Office to discover that 2 admissions applications had been ... Read More >