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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Written by Lisa Bleich When our first daughter was born in 1994, UGMAs (Uniform Gifts to Minors Act) were touted as the best way to save for college. We readily set up an UGMA in her name [...]

Written by Lisa Bleich When I moved from Los Angeles to New Jersey in 2004, my oldest was in 5th grade, far removed from the college application process.  However, it seemed that anyone I met [...]

Written by Beth Cassie We had the opportunity to attend a local luncheon with other Independent Educational Consultants last month where the guest speaker was Mark Weinfeld, a math educator with [...]