“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. […]
College Visits
5 Tips For Planning College Visits
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 […]
Tips for planning a college visitSt. Louis University
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 […]
@SLU_official, @TheUNews, College Visit, SLU, St. Louis, St. Louis UniversityMaking the Final College Decision

“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 […]
College admissions, College Deposit, college final decision, Final College decision, Matriculating to CollegeThe Importance of Admitted Student Day
“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? […]
American University *Update*
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
American University, AU, Coalition, School of International Service, Shorelight Education, SIS, Washington DCUniversity of Michigan
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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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 […]
Georgetown University, International Relations, Jesuit university, School of Foreign Service, SFS, Washington DCGrappling with the Final College Decision

“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,” […]
Choosing which school, college selection, Final College decision, Financial Aid, Visiting collegesFlorida Southern College

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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