Taking Stock

Written by Lisa Bleich Taking stock of yourself and assessing how you are spending your time and energy is a great thing to prioritize as you plan your schedules for the coming year. Aside from [...]

Becoming an “Angular” Student

Written by Lisa Bleich In the early eighties, when I applied, the buzzword for college acceptance was “well-rounded,” which referred to a student who participated in many different activities. [...]

College Board Announces Revamping of SAT

Written by Beth Cassie The College Board hosted a live webinar this afternoon touting the redesign of the SAT exam.  The following two articles give great summaries of the planned changes. What [...]

Preparing for Self Advocacy

Transitioning from high school to college means more independence for students in all areas of their lives.  For students with documented learning disabilities and/or ADHD, it is essential [...]

Creating Your Personal Brand

Written by Lisa Bleich The process you started of identifying your strengths, talents and skills when you applied to college continues as you begin looking for an internship or job.  You [...]

Finding College Scholarships

Written by Lisa Bleich Outside College Scholarships Seniors, once the elation of getting accepted into school wears off, the financial reality may start to set in.  If you do not qualify for [...]

Spring Standardized Testing

Written by Beth Cassie There are three more SAT and two more ACT test dates this school year.  Make sure to sign up well in advance. Remember, you cannot take the SATs and the SAT Subject [...]

Rebounding from Failure

Written by Lisa Bleich As I ran through my mind the students featured in my book Surviving the College Application Process: Case Studies to Help You Find Your Unique Angle for Success, I realized [...]

Connecticut College

I recently visited the picturesque Connecticut College campus in New London, Connecticut, just across the street from the United States Coast Guard Academy. Established as an all women’s college [...]

Allegheny College

College review by Beth Cassie Allegheny College is located in Meadville, PA and is a real gem that feels more ‘Midwest than Pennsylvania’. With 2,100 students total, this is a one of the schools [...]