Back in the olden days when I was preparing for college, an entrance exam was an unpleasant surprise so I signed up to take it. No one told me that there were two and that is how the ACT became my exam of choice, ignorance… That scenario played...
READ MOREBy Judy Mandell Watching your kid sweat over college applications? Wondering which college is the best fit for your child and how to help them make that happen? We asked dozens of admissions officers to reveal the truth about admissions today...
READ MOREFamilies that graduated a student in 2016 don’t have to be told about the reality of college expenses. Those who have seniors in high school now are in the throes of the application process. Once that hurdle is behind them, the expense of higher...
READ MOREJust last week I met with a family whose oldest child started high school this week. The young lady was excited to be starting the part of her education that would lead to college. Her parents were obviously delighted that she took such an...
READ MOREMany students that are home schooled or attend a private school are already working on assignments and attending classes. Most public school students will do the same within the week. What preparations have you made to accommodate this major...
READ MOREI really misunderstood what that saying meant for a long time. Now it crowds in on me repeatedly explaining itself in ever increasing clarity as the years go by. Going away to college was the longest period spent away from home at the time, but...
READ MORENews websites and college publications are rife with tips and tricks to reduce college admissions stress. In case you didn’t get the word, the ApplyTexas application came online today and can be submitted as soon as all the blanks are filled and...
READ MOREI know that the high school graduates of 2016 are practically on their way to the college campuses but there are a few more things to consider before home becomes a place they only visit. What are they taking with them? I know that they have...
READ MOREEssays are kind of a big deal when applying to colleges. One of the reasons that seniors struggle in this area is that their instruction has been mainly focused on writing research papers and book reports. They deliver technical facts quite well...
READ MOREMany of you know that I am a long-term member of a great networking group. Any who didn’t, know now. I mention this to make the point that it is not only business leads that come from networking on a regular basis. Little nuggets of wisdom can be...
READ MOREWhat was that again about an endorsement? I didn’t know that everybody had to have one… Yes, every student in a Texas public school has to have an endorsement. This endorsement can be a footnote over the course of the high school education or it...
READ MOREOnly on a couple occasions has this been called to my attention; the most recent incident has caused me to realize that this can become somewhat of a stumbling block for average to high-performing students. The problem is a lack of information...
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