Category Archives: specialized interests

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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The Value of attending a Liberal Arts and Personal “Best-Fit” School – Bucknell University

Posted on April 10, 2013 by reesesarahc

I am one of the extremely fortunate people who can say with 100% confidence that I attended my “best-fit” school.  I knew from the moment I stepped on the Bucknell campus Freshman year, that this was the place for me.  I … Continue reading →

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Creating College Lists and Navigating Admission Decisions

Posted on April 5, 2013 by reesesarahc

IESolutions counsels all of our clients to take a thoughtful, data based, yet creative approach to identifying their college prospects.  We start with a thorough self-assessment so that students understand that the goal is to fit college choices to their … Continue reading →

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SIBLINGS: IS ONE SCHOOL BIG ENOUGH?

Posted on December 28, 2012 by reesesarahc

Families with more than one child always want to provide for each in equal measure. We can’t permit one of our kids to attend an expensive summer camp, if we can’t afford to send the others when their time comes. … Continue reading →

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DEMONSTRATED INTEREST

Posted on December 26, 2012 by reesesarahc

In their unenviable task of sorting out the best from the best, America’s selective schools and colleges are challenged to find special reasons to admit one over another fine candidate. With grade inflation and most writers’ tendency to avoid lawsuits, … Continue reading →

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THE WELL ROUNDED APPLICANT

Posted on December 20, 2012 by reesesarahc

For decades, serious candidates to America’s competitive schools, colleges, and universities have struggled to achieve the ideal profile – that of the truly well rounded student, blessed with a great mind, superb grades, abundant leadership qualities, an office in student … Continue reading →

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