College life

This weekend, I listened to an outstanding panel from Johns Hopkins called Engineering Skills that Matter and then saw Project Hail Mary. The timing was uncanny. While top STEM coursework is [...]

We are very proud of our students and happy to report where our students received college acceptances. Everyone has been accepted to a school that is a great fit for them. Congratulations for [...]

“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 [...]

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. [...]

We are very proud of our students and happy to report where our students received college acceptances. Everyone has been accepted to a school that is a great fit for them.  It seems like [...]

March Madness usually means college basketball playoffs filled with excitement, betting pools and raucous cheering at games.  For the past two years, March Madness has taken on a different [...]

#Collegeplanning, #Freshmanyear We overheard some students planning their freshman college schedule. “I got a 5 on the AP Bio exam, so I’m placing out of Bio 100 and am taking a harder class.” “I [...]

Written by Lisa Bleich Are you experiencing a whirlwind of emotions as your child embarks on their college journey? Here are 10 telltale signs that you have a college freshman: Frequent Post [...]

Written by Lisa Bleich. My husband and I sat smooshed together on bench surrounded by a 1,000 eager fans watching the final match of the World Cup out an outdoor Biergarten in Berlin. Our legs [...]

Do you select a roommate in advance, how honest should you be in the roommate questionnaire? In this video, we discuss living in dorms and selecting roommates, especially for Freshman.