Category Archives: Selecting a College

Getting Started

Posted on December 11, 2016 by reesesarahc

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 →

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The Big Picture on College Admissions

Posted on October 22, 2016 by reesesarahc

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 →

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Does A College’s Student Body Political Leaning Matter to You?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by reesesarahc

As you are researching colleges, you will hear comments about how one campus is “very liberal” or another is “extremely conservative”, or another is “middle of the road”.: These are references to the political leanings of a college campus. Is … Continue reading →

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CommonApp Announces New “Rollover” Feature:

Posted on May 26, 2016 by reesesarahc

Last fall, The Common Application announced that applicant accounts created in 2015-2016 would roll over to 2016-2017. Now, we have more information to share with counselors as they begin to work with their students. What is Account Rollover? Account Rollover … Continue reading →

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Why Attending College In The UK Might Make Sense For Some:

Posted on March 9, 2016 by reesesarahc

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 →

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Rising Seniors: An Approach To Developing Your College List

Posted on March 2, 2016 by reesesarahc

As you explore which colleges are the right match for you, consider the size of the campus. How many undergraduates attend the college? This can make a big difference in your experience on a college campus.  Think of college sizes … Continue reading →

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Let’s Dispel Some Myths About Johns Hopkins University – Myth #2

Posted on May 22, 2013 by reesesarahc

Besides being incorrectly characterized as a “city school” by some, Hopkins is also misperceived still, by others, as a “pre-med factory.” Indeed, Hopkins boasts a strong and popular pre-med program, with thirty of its top senior majors assured of slots … Continue reading →

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Let’s Dispel Some Myths About Johns Hopkins University – Myth #1

Posted on May 20, 2013 by reesesarahc

IESolutions recently visited Johns Hopkins, located in the city of Baltimore but with a campus that would rival many of its suburban peers. Situated on the northern edge of the city, the campus is surrounded on one side with an … Continue reading →

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Looking to Streamline and Organize the College Application Process? – Basic overview of the IESolutions Student Portal

Posted on May 17, 2013 by reesesarahc

Education is an investment of time and resources.  The options in education are extensive and there are pros and cons to each option.  Once a family decides what they want and need as far as education, there is the hurdle … Continue reading →

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What are my chances of getting into and receiving merit aid from the college of my choice?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by reesesarahc

Wondering what your chances are of getting into and receiving merit aid from the college of your choice?   The Competitive Student Quotient (CSQ), is instrumental in providing this information.  We offer each student who works with an Informed Educational Solutions … Continue reading →

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