For high school juniors, COVID-19 has really thrown a wrench into their college preparation and search process. ACT and SAT test dates have been cancelled, AP exams are being given online, and the ability to visit college campuses has been suspended for an indefinite amount of time. Many juniors were [...]
As the coronavirus spreads, its effects are being felt on college campuses across the U.S. and around the world. The following are examples of recent actions taken by a handful of colleges. Many American colleges have cancelled study abroad programs in Italy, China, and South Korea, pulling students out of [...]
Written in collaboration with Sandy Furth, World Student Support For students and parents, visiting universities can be a daunting task. However, it does not have to be. With a bit of planning and an understanding of the purpose of a college tour, a campus visit can be a great experience. [...]
As school gets underway, so do college admissions counselors' visits to high schools. As with college fairs, these visits give students the opportunity to learn about different colleges and to connect with the people who read and make decisions about applications. Unlike a college fair, an admissions officer's visit to a [...]
In March, Discovery College Consulting will be offering a free workshop in Denver and will be leading a seminar in Longmont. See below for details and registration information. Maximizing Your Chances for College Admission Are you concerned about the competitiveness of college admissions? Wondering how you can stand out among [...]
When entering the gates of High Point University, immediately you are treated like someone special. Driving in from the gate, you will see your name on a parking space to welcome you to your visit. From that moment on, you are met with opportunities, personalized touches, friendly people, and intentional [...]
At a time when more and more students are feeling pressured to choose a major long before they set foot on a college campus, Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas (not to be confused with Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut) takes the opposite approach. In fact, Trinity students are discouraged from declaring [...]
Many people wonder about the need for a college visit, especially when most colleges now offer virtual tours. Yet, if you ask these same people if they’d buy a house without seeing it or a car without driving it, the answer is usually an emphatic “no!” Given the emotional and [...]
Last month, I visited Bryn Mawr College, a women's college in the suburbs of Philadelphia. I can't say enough about how impressed I was with the young women I met during my visit. I had the pleasure of interacting with several students, all of whom were poised, articulate, intelligent, and dedicated. [...]
March is an important month for high school seniors: by the end of it, most students will know which colleges admitted them and which didn't. Students may know April 1 as April Fool's Day, but, it is also the date by which many colleges release their admissions decisions. Students then have until [...]
