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Nearly 1,000 colleges in America are now tuition free!!!

Now that I have your attention, let’s talk about what it means. Senator Bernie[…]

Grades may open the door, but they rarely decide what happens next.

Universities in the US and Canada want to see what a student cares about[…]

Integrity is Everything

There are some things I will never do. I will never guarantee admission to[…]

What University Counseling Actually Is (and Isn’t)

A university guidance counselor isn’t someone who gets your child into a university. I[…]

Reflection: The Source of Authentic Essays

For university applications, reflection isn’t an extension activity. It’s the whole point of the[…]

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A new perspective on helping students find their way in the world

I recently started working as the University and Careers Counselor at my school. I’m[…]

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Commitment beats passion

“Follow your passion” is common advice, especially around this time of year when students[…]

What is school for?

For much of the past century, the answer was relatively straightforward: to transmit knowledge[…]

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Why Do We Have to Write So Much?

A substantial body of research suggests that students tend to remember and understand information[…]

The Hidden Challenges TCKs Face in the Application Process

Third culture kids (TCKs) bring significant strengths to university applications, but their pathways are[…]