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…

Picture the famous painting by Edvard Munch known as “The Scream”. No student should have to go through high school feeling like that person. Although there’s serious work to be…

By Lee Shulman Bierer, College Admissions Strategies – Founder   Last week I talked about planning campus visits over spring break and the importance of selecting the courses with an…

By Lee Shulman Bierer, College Admissions Strategies, Founder   When you’re looking at the college admissions timeline, February is all about planning. There are four key items that need to…

By Lee Shulman Bierer, College Admissions Strategies – Founder   Summer is a great time to ponder deep thoughts and right about now rising seniors should be pondering their college…

College applications don’t open until this summer or early fall, so why are we talking about Letters of Recommendation in May? The reason is that now, yes in May, is…

May 1 is National Decision Day for high school seniors to deposit at one college or university. This year, as with many things, some schools have extended the date until…

When you’re looking at the college admissions timeline, February is all about planning ahead. There are two key items that need to be addressed in February: Campus Visits – February…

The to-do list for high school seniors seems to be growing longer each day. When they’re not doing homework, participating in their extracurricular activities, hanging with friends, sleeping, eating or…

LEE SHULMAN BIERER Photo by Jason E. Miczek, special to the Observer You’ve probably seen the headlines where 8th graders who can’t drive yet and haven’t taken algebra are being recruited…