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“Isn’t the admissions office closed during winter break?” I asked my daughter who works for the admissions office of her college. “No, they’re still open for virtual tours.” When the pandemic [...]

“I never got the email,” a parent expressed after an exchange about additional essays.  How could that be?  I knew the email was sent out six weeks ago.  Two months ago, I turned [...]

Tensions run high.  A single look can generate screams, cries or outbursts.  Every post on Facebook creates anxiety and the lingering question: When will I find out?  I just want [...]

Written by Lisa Bleich. Thanksgiving is usually a time filled with family, turkey, football, and in many houses newly returned freshmen who this year, may be back for the rest of the [...]

General COVID-19 news impacting higher education Grown and Flown: General stories and tips for students and parents related to COVID-19, education, parenting, mental health, etc. They are also [...]

I interviewed two candidates for my alma mater, Brandeis University, on the same day.  I met the first interviewee at the Barnes and Noble.  I waited expectantly, eying each 17-year old [...]

After you submit your application on the CommonApp, it should look like this. You should receive a student ID from the schools to which you applied or an e-mail confirming your submission.  [...]

Demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and character continue to be vital to the college application process. In working with clients, we have a lot of discussions about classes, rigor, test [...]

Congratulations on making your college decision! We know that right now you are dealing with a lot of mixed emotions including excitement, anticipation, and in these strange times, uncertainty. [...]

I want clients to feel seen and heard. They all have a story to tell, and I am passionate about helping them find the college where their story can continue to evolve. In over a decade of [...]