You’ve heard it. I’ve heard it. Maybe we’ve both even said it. “College is the best four years of your life!” Lately, I’ve begun to question the validity of this statement, especially since it’s used in broad terms without much …
As high school juniors enter the full swing of the college readiness season, counselors need to remind them to manage their social media presences. Last year, 31 percent of college admissions officers who participated in a Kaplan phone questionnaire claimed...
Another winter Olympics has come and gone. There was much talk about the preparation Russia went through on its way to hosting the games and in wanting to put its best foot forward as a world power. I should qualify …
I know that I promised a part two to my position against community colleges offering BA/BS degrees, but that will have to wait for my April blog post. I prefer to discuss how I help students make decisions and take...
This is the time of year to help high school juniors begin to develop their college lists. Research shows that many students, especially those who will be the first generation in their family to go to college, develop lists based …
