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Say goodbye to bubble answer sheets and No. 2 pencils – the SAT has gone digital. What does this mean in terms of format, navigation and scoring? We cover it all in our March issue! Other articles include: Focus on Majors: Business – A popular major with many career paths and options. Financial Matters – Greek life, study abroad, it …
The University of Miami makes Ryan’s Top Ten list of beautiful campuses, but that is just the beginning. Interested in a selective research university that also offers sunshine and Division I sports? Check out U Miami!
Isaac says “Seattle attracts all sorts—skiers, rock climbers, mountain bikers, techies, grunge rockers, and lovers of all things mountains and rain.” Considering the eclectic Seattle U campus? Read Isaac’s spotlight!
Want to really get to know a campus? Here are some tips for your next college visit.
Sue says Swarthmore is a great fit for students who are driven, intellectual and proud to be called “nerds.” Want to learn more about this Pennsylvania college? Check out her blog on Swarthmore!
The more you get to know a college, the more informed, confident and excited you will feel as you build your college list. Read our tips for getting started.
A valuable visit requires more than just a walk around campus. Here’s how to turn your trip into a fact-finding mission.
From piped-in classical music to an impressive 90,000-foot student center, you immediately know there is something different about the High Point University campus. Read about Sue’s recent visit and learn if HPU might be right for you.
Getting to know a college often requires a visit (or two) and the focus of your tour depends on where you are in the process. Read more in our April issue.
In-person college tours are on again, but with some limitations. Here’s what to know before you visit.
Our calendar pups, Penny and Lily, end this crazy year on a high note at The Juilliard School. We hope their campus tours throughout 2020 have given you something to smile about.
Early deadlines are approaching! Learn how colleges will make decisions this year, and review the basics of the FAFSA in our October newsletter. This month’s articles include: How Will Colleges Make Decisions this Year? – Institutions are reassuring applicants and making changes for the better. Majoring in Business/Entrepreneurial Studies – Career paths are plentiful in this popular major. Financial Matters: The FAFSA – …
It’s back to school! See our September newsletter for virtual learning tips and advice on how to get to know a college campus during COVID.
Sue was interviewed by WCCO’s Jason DeRusha via video chat on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on college testing and college tours, and she also gave advice on college acceptances during this time of uncertainty.
This has been a disappointing couple of weeks for college-bound students. Juniors have had to cancel their spring break visits and seniors, hoping to attend admitted student events, are concerned they won’t be able to revisit their top colleges before making a final decision. We feel for you and understand this isn’t quite how you expected this process to look. …
[ap_column_wrap] [ap_column span=”2″] [/ap_column] [ap_column span=”3″] Read our February 2020 College Expert Newsletter. Here are the topics in this month’s newsletter. School-Year Campus Visits Majoring in Metallurgical Engineering Financial Matters: Understanding Net Price “Elite” Summer Programs [/ap_column] [/ap_column_wrap]
By Sue Luse My fall tour of seven schools in the state of Virginia included a stop at Hampden-Sydney College, one of only three remaining all-male colleges in the United States. Educating men since 1775, Hampden-Sydney is the tenth oldest school in the country, with Patrick Henry and James Madison among its early trustees. This was my first visit to …
By Margaret Duden When I was in Claremont, CA for the IECA Summer Training Institute, I had an opportunity to visit Pitzer College. Pitzer is a member of the Claremont Consortium of Colleges. Founded in the 1960s, it was created with the mission of advancing social and environmental justice. Pitzer’s motto is Provida Futuri, which means “mindful of the future” …
By Sue Luse Every year my husband and I travel to a new part of the country to visit colleges. This year we picked Virginia where I was able to meet with two of our students who live in the DC area and visit seven diverse and interesting colleges, each with unique characteristics that would appeal to different students. Over …
A Day in the Life at Augustana University By Ryan Luse I and some other Educational Consultants were invited to spend a couple of days at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I must be honest, when it comes to colleges I can sometimes graze over the Dakota’s. Before my drive to Augustana, I had not been in South …
By Sue Luse Last fall I had the opportunity to visit five colleges in the Bay Area, including Santa Clara University. I hadn’t visited Santa Clara in some time and was reminded again why the Silicon Valley school draws students from all over the country and world. It has academic excellence, proximity to some of the most innovative tech companies …
Embrace the Place; become a part of the city at Tulane By Kris Olson My visit to Tulane, a private university in New Orleans, Louisiana, was amazing in so many ways. As a first-time visitor, I had no idea what to expect. All I had ever heard about New Orleans was the craziness of Bourbon Street and Mardi Gras and, …
For those students not hitting the beach this spring break, college visits might be on the docket. But walking around campus and checking out the library and dining hall aren’t the only things you should do to make the most of your school stopover. A school visit requires a little planning before you go. Evaluating a college isn’t just about …
I was excited to drive to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to meet with my students who are there and revisit Augustana. My visit to Augustana University showed me just how much this affordable, private, Norwegian-heritage liberal arts college has to offer. As the largest private university in the state, Augustana retains a strong alumni network and an enthusiastic “Augie” student body. …
Did you know University of Manitoba has reciprocity with Minnesota? Read this Spotlight to learn more about how affordable it is to attend this university just 7 hours north of the Twin Cities.
Bowdoin College is a small, liberal arts college known for academic rigor and is one of the impressive and highly selective NESCAC colleges. (The New England Small College Athletic Conference.) Bowdoin has a diverse student body, made up of approximately 1,800 students from all over the world, 189 full-time faculty members, and a 9:1 student/faculty ratio. Location Nestled in the …
Interested in studying International Relations, Political Science, Pre-Law, or Communications and be at the heart of our nation’s capital? Read this College Spotlight on American University located in Washington, D.C. to get a freshman’s perspective on life at the Capital.
In September 2017, I had the pleasure of visiting Dartmouth College, the smallest and most intimate of the Ivys, located in Hanover, New Hampshire, and just a two-hour drive from Boston. Dartmouth was founded before the Revolutionary War in 1769 and offers idyllic New England charm, a great college-town atmosphere, academic rigor, and many outlets for social life. Like many …
I had the pleasure of touring the Middlebury campus with admissions counselor Margo Graham, who is a Minnesota native. This is a beautiful college campus located in a gorgeous and peaceful New England setting in small town Vermont. Location Founded in 1766, the town of Middlebury was burned to the ground during the Revolutionary War in 1778. As the town …
Location The University of Vermont (UVM) is located in Burlington, Vermont. With a population of 60,000, Burlington is both the largest city in Vermont, and the least populous U.S. city to be a state’s largest city! But it is really an ideal size for those looking for outdoor activities and things to do in town. Burlington has much to offer …
