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Making the Final College Decision

April 4, 2018 / Lisa Bleich / College Application Process, College Finances, College life, College Visits, Success in College / No Comments

“Do you think a day can go by without you asking me where I want to go to college?”  My daughter, who was a high school senior, asked me. I smiled back, because I knew she was right.  That’s all we’d been talking about for the past couple weeks as her decisions started rolling in. […]

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5 Tips For Planning College Visits

March 6, 2018 / Lisa Bleich / College Visits / No Comments

Spring break often prompts college visits by high school students.  Below are five tips on how to plan the trips effectively and what you can do while you are there. We used #Boston University as an example.    Review the Academic Calendar All schools have a link to their academic calendar online. It is a good […]

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St. Louis University

January 26, 2018 / Lisa Bleich / College Visits, Midwest / No Comments

Saint Louis University is an excellent option for students who want a faith-driven, service-oriented, pre-professional school located in a great city.  The philosophy that permeates the campus is that we are here to make a difference in the world we are part of, regardless of our faith.  The students are clean-cut, focused and have a […]

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Making the Final College Decision

March 31, 2017 / Lisa Bleich / College Application Process, College Finances, College life, College Visits, Success in College / No Comments

“Do you think a day can go by without you asking me where I want to go to college?”  My daughter, who’s a high school senior, asked me. I smiled back, because I knew she was right.  That’s all we’ve been talking about for the past couple weeks as her decisions started rolling in. “What […]

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The Importance of Admitted Student Day

March 13, 2017 / Lisa Bleich / Career Planning, College life, College Visits, Mental Health, Merit Aid, Money and College, Parenting tips, Students With Special Needs, Success in College, Visual and Performing Arts / No Comments

“I’m so bored!!” My daughter whisper complained to me during the third hour of the business school Admitted Student Day presentation.   She was much more interested in what her college experience would be like outside of the classroom.  Would she fit in?  Could she see herself among the students?  What was the social life like? […]

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American University *Update*

May 9, 2016 / Lisa Bleich / College Application Process, College Visits, Mid-Atlantic / No Comments

Written by Lisa Bleich My overall impressions remained the same as my previous visit, but with several important changes regarding the campus facilities, admissions selectivity, financial aid and the School of International Service curriculum. Click here for the full report

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University of Michigan

April 19, 2016 / Lisa Bleich / College Application Process, College Visits, Midwest / No Comments

We walked past the two art museums and through the law school quad.  The law school looked like something out of England with a large central quad surrounded by beautiful, gothic architectural buildings.  Inside, the law library had sweeping ceilings inlaid with stained glass and numerous inviting tables to study. Click here for the full […]

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Georgetown University

April 15, 2016 / Lisa Bleich / College Application Process, College Visits, Mid-Atlantic / No Comments

Visited by Lisa Bleich The students looked happy, attractive, diverse, engaged and excited to be there.  Jaime from admissions described Georgetown students as sociable, friendly, sharp, and outgoing.Student are actively engaged on campus from participating in community service and internships or attending one of the numerous speakers or performers who come to campus. Click here […]

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Grappling with the Final College Decision

April 11, 2016 / Lisa Bleich / College Application Process, College Finances, College Visits, Financing college / No Comments

“What are you grappling with?” I asked each of the Harvard Business School mentees as they joined my table during the speed mentoring evening. “The CEO of the my company just offered me a new job to help start up urgent care centers across the country. Right now I have been building the NY market,” […]

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Florida Southern College

April 7, 2016 / Lisa Bleich / College Application Process, College Visits, South / No Comments

  Engaged learning is the hallmark of Florida Southern College; students regularly do research with professors. FSC is a great value college for students looking for a tight-knit, inclusive community with hands-on academics and sunny and warm weather. Click here for full report    

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