I know text speak is not appropriate blogging title content, but there really is no other way to describe the experience I had reading Dr. Nancy Berk’s book, College Bound and Gagged. Nancy takes the everyday aspects of the college admissions process and puts them into terms that parents can easily understand and relate to [...]
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“College Bound and Gagged” left me ROFLMAO
By admin on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 | No Comments
Inside the mind of an admissions counselor
By admin on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 | No Comments
Getting inside the mind of an admissions counselor gives parents and students valuable information and insight. Parliament Tutors is conducting interviews with admissions counselors all across the country and they asked me to post one of them on my blog. I was happy to oblige because the answers to their questions give applicants an idea [...]
What do you do when a college rejects your student?
Colleges have been responding to the early decision/early action applications and students across the country have received those long awaited acceptance/rejection letters these past few weeks. Hip hip hoorays are easy to handle and a welcome addition to the holidays. Feelings of rejection can cloud the family’s holiday spirit and make it difficult to celebrate [...]
College admissions today
By admin on Friday, December 9th, 2011 | No Comments
StudentAdvisor.com created this GREAT infographic about college admissions using data collected from recent research findings from the National Association of College Admissions Counseling, College Board, and the US Department of Education.
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Interview with Power Women Magazine
By admin on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 | No Comments
Last week I did a radio interview with Power Women Magazine about the college prep process and my Parents Countdown to College Toolkit. In it, I discussed the steps necessary to prepare for the admissions process, how to stay organized, and the 10 mistakes parents and students often make when applying to college. Click the [...]
5 Questions to Ask on a College Visit
Few things in life are as difficult, nerve-wracking and simply mind-blowing as helping your son or daughter navigate through the wide sea of college selection. There are so many things to consider! Admissions: Will my son or daughter get into a good school? Cost: Can I afford the tuition? Schools: Which college or university will be [...]
Getting a Leg Up by Socializing Admissions
By admin on Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 | No Comments
To many students and parents the college search, application, and decision process can be very overwhelming. Students work with their high school counselors, siblings, and friends to figure out which school is the right “fit” for them … all the while not truly understanding what happens on the “other side of the table” at the [...]
Getting In-The Zinch Guide to College Admissions
By admin on Monday, June 20th, 2011 | 3 Comments
When Gil Rogers at Zinch asked me if I would be interested in getting an advance copy of this book I jumped at the chance. First of all, I love reviewing books for parents. Secondly, I knew it was going to be quality material and I was excited to get my hot little hands on a copy. [...]
Using Admission Predictors-Yes or No?
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 | No Comments
We all like to know what our chances are in life. What are my odds at winning the lottery? How likely is that my resume will be seen by the right people? What do the stats say about starting a new business in a down economy? Will the stock we purchased go up? Recently, I’ve [...]
FREE Webinar: Admissions
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, February 7th, 2011 | 1 Comment
How to STAND OUT in a College Admissions Office Author and speaker, Paul Hemphill, will conduct this long-awaited webinar on how a student can get accepted to his or her first-choice college. Here are topics he will cover: The exact extracurricular activities a student should be engaged in When a student should apply Early Action [...]
