Presidential Pontifications

Presidential Pontifications

By Ed Devine White House Reach Higher Initiative – California Style Unprecedented Partnership Will Drive the Mission First Lady, Michelle Obama, created the Reach Higher Initiative to encourage every student in America to take charge of their post-secondary education...
Presidential Pontifications: It’s Still Rock ‘n Roll to Me

Presidential Pontifications: It’s Still Rock ‘n Roll to Me

By Ed Devine Are we “Turning the Tide?”  Creating lockers full of hope and fairness?  Testing for something new?  Or just putting lipstick on a pig? Many enmeshed in the world of college admissions are rightly exclaiming “Our poor junior...
Presidential Pontifications

Here We Go Again – President’s Blog

As we launch into a new school year, I hope your batteries are charged and ready to engage a new class.  As college seekers begin the whirlwind that is their senior year, it is always wise to remember that this …
Presidential Pontifications with Peggy Hock

Presidential Pontifications with Peggy Hock

At the National College Fair in San Francisco last weekend, I was reminded of the collegiality and ongoing cycle of our work. Moving from table to table, high school counselors commented on their seniors who had just committed to the …
Presidential Pontifications

Presidential Pontifications

For high school seniors, the wait is over; admissions decisions are in hand. College admissions staff are now waiting to see who will accept their offers. Will that student whose essay was passed around the office and brightened our day …