Finding the Right College – Page 5

College Visit: Johnson & Wales University

Written by Megan Dorsey on August 6, 2012.

Overview: In July 2012 I visited the Denver campus of Johnson & Wales University. The Denver campus opened in 2000 and is smaller (1700 students) than the original Rhode Island...

College Admission: Can We Beat The System?

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 26, 2012.

My son is applying to a bunch of state schools in Texas, but Texas A&M is his top choice. He is not in the top 10%, so won’t be automatically admitted. He wants to apply to engineering,...

Campus Visit: Thomas Aquinas College

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 25, 2012.

There are only a handful of truly unique colleges—schools so exceptional in their curriculum and approach to education that there is no comparison. Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California...

Campus Visit Must Do’s

Written by Megan Dorsey on June 11, 2012.

What should I make sure to do and see on a college visit aside from the tour? A college visit is the single best way for you to evaluate a potential college and determine if it could be a...

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...

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