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What Are They Thinking?

Posted 01/01/1970 by Jerry Daniels 0

I decided not to jump into the fray of the Springer college admissions scandal. The people involved are reasonably far removed from my world. My clients are seeking information that will complement the efforts of their children to gain access to...

Academic or Athletic; Getting Accepted Is Not That Different

Posted 01/01/1970 by Jerry Daniels 0

In a recent article by Nelson Gord, Director of Next College Student Athlete (NCSA), the process for making contact with college coaches was laid out in some detail. As I read through all the suggestions designed to move the athlete from...

Decision Time

Posted 03/01/2019 by Jerry Daniels 0

I see the scenario play out year after year. The application process is begun with the highest of hopes and dreams. Most students who have selected a reasonable number of colleges and started their applications early will complete them and wait...

A Therapeutic Approach to College Admissions

Posted 01/01/1970 by Jerry Daniels 0

I recently read an article in The Atlantic that wrapped up in a tidy little package the approach that every parent should take when helping their kids deal with college admissions. Now, I know that every parent will not need to follow the sage...

You Juniors Need To Start Acting Like Seniors, Now

Posted 01/01/1970 by Jerry Daniels 0

Unless there has been some terrible disaster, all the secondary-level schools are back in session. In just a few months we will be into summer and staring another fall semester in the face. All of the high school juniors should be keenly aware...

How Would You Explain How To Get Into College?

Posted 01/01/1970 by Jerry Daniels 0

I recently read an article on the Forbes website by Brennan Barnard. It dealt with terms that he believes we need to abandon when talking to teens about college. I have used and continue to use all but one of the terms he mentions when talking to...

Invest Where It Does The Most Good

Posted 01/10/2019 by Jerry Daniels 0

The college admissions and financial aid headlines are littered with stories about elite colleges; Harvard’s law suit, Stanford’s adjustments to financial aid calculations, UT Austin’s endowment surpassing Yale, and Bloomberg’s mega donation to...

Honesty Is The Best Policy, Even In College Admissions

Posted 01/01/1970 by Jerry Daniels 0

When listing our personal achievements, most of us are tempted to embellish a bit to make the honor all the more impressive. Making the story more interesting or intriguing is usually harmless, but when that 10 inch bass caught on the last...

Christmas and College

Posted 01/01/1970 by Jerry Daniels 0

Whether you or your child is in college or applying to college, the holiday season will be a welcome break from the anxiety and pressure that higher education can produce; at least, it should. If you are a high school senior that has...