Finding the Right College – Page 5

How To Make Summer Camp Benefit Your College Admissions Plans

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 28, 2012.

Camp seems like a natural part of our summer planning process when our children are younger. They learn new skills, pursue interests, and develop greater independence. The benefits of summer...

University Summer Programs For High School Students

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 28, 2012.

College Board's Online College Search Tool

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 15, 2012.

The College Board website is a great tool for families. Of course College Board is home to everything SAT, but you can also find some great college planning tools if you know where to...

Dream School + Debt = Nightmare

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 16, 2012.

Should students go to the best school they were accepted to, even if they will graduate with more debt? What is the “best college”? I emphasize “fit” when counseling students and families...

Can You Name The College Mascot?

Written by Megan Dorsey on December 6, 2011.

I’m a Rice Owl, a pretty standard mascot. Maybe your school mascot is one of the top twelve most common: eagles, tigers, bulldogs, panthers, knights, lions, bears, hawks, cougars, pioneers, warriors,...

Top 3 Application Errors

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 24, 2011.

1. Failing to research schools adequately. Just because you’ve hear it is “a good school” doesn’t mean it is the right place for everyone. I’ve known students who arrived on campus to find...

Early Application Pitfalls

Written by Megan Dorsey on October 21, 2011.

Yes, statistics have shown that many schools admit a higher percentage of early applicants leading some to believe “early” will give them an advantage. Keep in mind that early applicants tend to...

4 Tips For Visiting College Fairs

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 24, 2011.

Whether you have a small school-based fair in your area or a large nationally-organized one, what happens is basically the same. Universities are invited to come, set up a table, and provide information...

Can You Trust College Rankings?

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 8, 2011.

Peer assessment 25% Graduation & retention rates 20% Faculty resources 20% Student selectivity 15% Financial resources 10% Alumni giving 5% Graduation rate...

A World of Opportunity – Webster University

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 14, 2011.

I had the privilege of touring Webster University on a rainy day in April 2011. Webster is a small (2300 undergrads), private, liberal arts intuition located in Webster Groves, a residential...

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