by Lee Norwood | Aug 16, 2021 | College Admissions
I refuse to say that summer is almost over. I like to keep it alive through September at least. But the reality is that in just a few weeks, traffic will no longer flow to the ocean, rather it will be stopped by school busses and parent pick-up lines. We do have time...
by Lee Norwood | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Hillel Virtual College Fair Hillel College Guide Hillel Magazine Sign Up Indiana University-Bloomington Jewish Studies KAHAL -Your Jewish Home Abroad Over 88 colleges nationally offer a degree in Jewish/Judaic Studies. Here are 3 schools with Jewish Affiliation:...
by Lee Norwood | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of my favorite traditions in Annapolis is celebrating graduation day with the US Naval Academy. We sit on porches, boats, benches, and grassy fields to stare up at the sky as the six Blue Angels fly past, followed by the thunderous roar that reminds us about the...
by Lee Norwood | Aug 11, 2021 | College Admissions, Uncategorized
Deciding how and when to apply to college is just one more piece of COLLEGE APPLICATION JENGA! It takes skill, balance, preparation, and a bit of luck. Here are some of the types of application timelines that colleges offer. You will choose the application...
by Lee Norwood | Aug 11, 2021 | College Admissions
“It is beautiful, and I cannot wait to enjoy the palm trees when I look out my window.” You can do that in lots of schools. “The city is one of the most vibrant in the world.” Duh… “When I stepped on campus, I felt at home.”...
by Lee Norwood | Jul 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
May 21, 2021 Five Keys to an Outstanding College Application Essay by Guest Editor Craig Heller Summer is around the corner and juniors may be thinking about their college essay. We asked Craig Heller, President of College Essay Solutions, to share his expertise and...
by Lee Norwood | Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
You may not know that I have a secret crush on Malcom Gladwell. But I do. This infatuation started years ago when he was the keynote speaker at a pharmaceutical conference; preparing to launch the world’s best diabetes drug. The U Miami Hospital staff had...
by Lee Norwood | Jul 13, 2021 | College Admissions
This is a MUST LISTEN TO podcast. So many of our families live and breathe the college rankings put out each year by US News & World Report. We think that this is not a good way to judge a college or university. When determining how “good” an...
by Lee Norwood | Jul 8, 2021 | College Admissions, Uncategorized
A resume is a proactive communication piece and organizes your activities and accomplishments based on common themes. The document can be very effective in getting across your unique competencies; it’s more than just a laundry list of activities on a form (like the...
by Lee Norwood | Jun 7, 2021 | Extra Curricular
Activities That Change Lives Future Tracks – FREE Advice! Join Mary Ziola-Vega and Anne Sullivan every other Tuesday starting May 18th for Future Tracks Talking about future opportunities for all students in high school and beyond! We’ll discuss topics ranging from...
