by guestblogger | Aug 15, 2023 | College Admissions, Essays
For all the miraculous things that ChatGPT can do, it has a lot of people worried, not least of all college consultants. College applicants need to write their own essays, and ChatGPT makes it too easy to fudge. Sort of. But will college admissions officers be running...
by Lee Norwood | Jul 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Brag Sheet holds immense value when it comes to crafting college recommendations for your child. It is an opportunity for you to shed light on their exceptional qualities, allowing their true brilliance to shine through. As the one who knows your child best, you...
by Lee Norwood | Jul 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
As part of the Covid relief package passed by Congress in December 2020, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Simplification Act makes significant changes to the FAFSA form effective from July 1, 2023, for the 2024-2025 school year and future years....
by Lee Norwood | Jul 8, 2023 | Essays
Let’s Finish That College Essay AT LEAST FINISH THE COMMON APP PERSONAL STATEMENT GET MOVING… YOU MAY HAVE COALITION APP, CALIFORNIA APPS, TEXAS APPSand SUPPLEMETALS! By Marcia Cowan, Essay Guru and overall exceptional writer, lawyer, college coach, and...
by Adriane Donkers | Jun 30, 2023 | Senior Year, Student Life
The summer before college is quite a busy time and there are many items on the list to check off. Here’s a list that applies to most first-year or transfer college students after they enroll in college. Some colleges may have a few additional items. Getting Started Be...
by Lee Norwood | Jun 23, 2023 | College Admissions, Uncategorized
2023 RECAP State of the Union by Lee
by Lee Norwood | Jun 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
The process of college admissions is a crucial milestone in a student’s academic journey, influenced by various factors that determine their chances of getting accepted into their desired college or university. As the application process becomes increasingly...
by Lee Norwood | Jun 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Going to college is a big deal, and it can be a confusing and expensive process. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are some tips to help you and your parents navigate the college application process and make it a little more fun. In this...
by Lee Norwood | Jun 7, 2023 | Extra Curricular
Did you know that your student can only add 10 activities to their Common App and that they only have 100 characters to describe what they accomplished? That is NOT a lot of real estate to showcase your amazing student. 10 slots and only 100 characters is just not...