It seems to be common knowledge these days that, to get a “good” job, you need a college degree. Indeed, a 2010 report published by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce predicted that by 2018, 63% of jobs in the U.S. will require post-secondary education. But once you [...]
As the Mamas and the Papas song goes, "California dreamin'...on such a winter's day." Here in Denver, the last few days' temperatures have featured highs in the teens and lows below zero. So, I am, indeed, dreaming of California, and it seems like an appropriate time to recount my September visit to [...]
In my last blog post, I offered advice to parents on how to help their children deal with stress caused by the college application process. One of my suggestions was that parents minimize their conversations with their kids about college, as constant parental nagging only serves to increase students' stress. [...]
Hanukkah starts tonight, Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and Christmas is less than a month away. The holiday season is stressful for many people, but that stress is magnified for high school seniors who are trying to finish their college applications. Those who applied early are, at the same time, anxiously awaiting their [...]
I've written several blog posts recently about the stress involved in the college application process. I've discussed how problems with the Common Application are adding to students' stress, offered tips for reducing stress, and shared humorous stories in an attempt to ease stress. In the November 17 edition of The Denver [...]
Although it hasn't generated as many headlines, the Common Application website has caused just as much frustration for college applicants as the healthcare.gov site has caused for healthcare consumers. The Common Application, or Common App, is an online application that's accepted by over 500 colleges. The appeal is simple: fill [...]
In my September 25 blog post, "College Rankings Scandals" I described how George Washington University (GW) had, for over a decade, altered the data it reported to the government and to U.S News and World Report. In an effort to improve its U.S. News ranking, GW inflated the class ranks of the [...]
I had another article published today on ExpertBecaon.com. This one explains the role of a college consultant and suggests things to consider and questions to ask when hiring one. You can read it here.
It's the last week in October, which means that high school seniors are scrambling to finish their college applications in time for November 1 deadlines. In their hurry to submit applications, students often forget the most important thing: proofreading! Below is a picture of one of my student's applications. Fortunately for [...]
Today, my second article was published on ExpertBeacon.com. It offers advice for students on the college search and application process. The article aims to decrease students' anxiety and produce better results. You can read it here.
