College life

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. You go to the post office several times a week to mail forgotten items, e.g. “my black flats, my graphing calculator” to your child. You wake up with an empty feeling in [...]

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.

What is the right meal plan for you at college? In this video, we will discuss some thoughts and options on choosing the right meal plan.