College Bound

Ever hear of a Cargo Cult? It’s a term that describes the Pacific Islanders who faithfully awaited the never-to-return U.S. Navy of 1945 and their cargoes that made their lives…

Transferring has become a bit of a hot topic in the current Covid-world. Transfer to a smaller private college that is closer to home and has in-person classes. Transfer to…

While some college students are resting comfortably upstairs in their parents’ homes, others have been on campus, living in dorms and having a semblance of a traditional college experience. What…

This year, considering a Gap Year is a hot topic of conversation. Many parents are reluctant to pay private school prices of $70-80,000 per year or even public university fees…

Every year more and more students and parents talk to me about the pros and cons of a gap year experience. This year, given the current situation with Covid-19, more…

The playing field has been leveled and indeed all freshmen, sophomores and juniors are in the same boat. What can you do to help when you need to abide by…

I figured everyone has watched too much television, seen too many facts, figures and  recommendations for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic that is upon us. Below is a link and…

By Lee Shulman Bierer, College Admissions Strategies It does seem to get scarier every day. More cases, more deaths and the biggest danger, continued community spread. This has prompted the…

I always believed that Hallmark was responsible for creating June’s catchy marketing moniker “Dads and Grads.” Just as Father’s Day gifts have thankfully moved beyond standard-issue ties, so too, can…

What are the advantages of taking a gap year? For the student with a defined career interest, a gap year offers a terrific opportunity to delve into more depth. Many…