Category Archives: Educational Consultant
Short Term Goals; Long Term Gain
In the teenage years, it is very difficult to envision that far-distant adult world of professional employment, building a family, or having a boss. Even more difficult is having the discipline to prepare for that eventuality. Nonetheless, it is tremendously … Continue reading
Getting Started
GETTING STARTED: A Pre-College Plan for Junior High Families In simplest terms, the value of education is at least threefold: the acquisition of knowledge; the access it provides to higher levels of the socio-economic spectrum; and the cash value of … Continue reading
Getting Started
GETTING STARTED: A Primer for Anxious Parents and the College Bound STARTING EARLY Every year, throughout America, a new crop of college-bound high school seniors begins the final and sometimes traumatic lap that will, for most, end with graduation and … Continue reading
The Big Picture on College Admissions
At this point in the fall, many high school seniors are well underway—in some fashion or another—on the college admissions process. As a group, they tend to want to push their parents to the sidelines as they gradually assume ownership … Continue reading
Why Attending College In The UK Might Make Sense For Some:
Many students dream of studying not only in a different state, but in a different country. If you have dreamed of going to a school like Prince William met Kate, (St. Andrews in Scotland), or an ancient school such as … Continue reading
Want Better Grades For Your Children? Sign Them Up For Sports!
A recent Institute of Medicine report told us something we already knew, but could have forgotten: children actively involved in sports do better in school. Their summary stated, “Exercise can significantly improve children’s cognitive ability and academic performance, … Continue reading
A Gothic Gem In The Leafy Philadelphia Suburbs: Bryn Mawr College
How many American colleges actually have a medieval-style cloister? Bryn Mawr College, an all female liberal arts college of 1,600 in suburban Philadelphia, is one of the few. It is said that Bryn Mawr is the first college in the … Continue reading
SAT – ACT: The Dread of Standardized Testing
There is an overwhelming amount of work that needs to be completed in the college application process. Amidst the excitement of this time, most students look at standardized tests with dread. They consider testing and test prep to be extremely unpleasant … Continue reading