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I woke up the other morning around 4 AM and there was this beautiful young girl in our bed between me and my wife. She was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and she smiled when I opened my eyes and she said … “Hi daddy!” Hmmm … “What are you doin’ in my swamp?” I asked her […]

Three years ago I was so certain of my future plans and everything I wanted to make of my life. Boy, has a lot changed since then! Yes, I still have big goals and aspirations, but hardly anything lines up with what my plans were 3 years ago as an incoming college freshman. Sounds scary, […]

While a very small number of parents do homeschool there children at college level this is not a common practice and it is the aim of most homeschooling parents to prepare there children for entry into college. There are many reasons for homeschooling a child but one common theme is dissatisfaction with the public, and […]

By now, most students have made up their minds about where they are going to college in the fall, although a few are still on waitlists. In recent years, some interesting trends have become apparent in college planning and college admissions. Here are some observations that may affect your student: 1. High school counselors are […]

There are an increasing number of admissions consultants discussing the benefits of applying to college from either a public or private high school. Further, many parents and students want to know whether going to a private high school will give them a greater advantage in the admissions cycle. So we’ll discuss the benefits of applying […]

Admission into an Ivy League school, or equally competitive college, is a lofty goal. It requires years of dedication from both parents and students. These high-powered, historic institutions receive thousands of applications each year yet reject more than 85 percent of candidates. While there is no formula for gaining one of the coveted places, there […]

Pontiac is guilty of revisionist history in the 2005 GTO sales brochure. In the brochure, a timeline of significant milestones in the 41 year history of the GTO is presented. The 1964 model naturally leads off the timeline. After all, this car flagrantly violated GM’s anti-racing edict of 1957 and single handedly defined an entirely […]

When I was in secondary school and JC (junior college, or Pre-Uni), I scored in some subjects, didn’t score in others. I often wonder why. Looking back later during my uni days, I realised that there are certain habits that effective students possess, and by adopting these habits for myself consciously (instead of unconsciously during […]

Following every school shooting on a K-12 campus, there is no shortage of advice, suggestions, or demands for change. Not all of these approaches are practical or possible; some are expensive, not feasible, and don’t account for the culture of the school district and the community around it. Many media-offered experts offer solutions that just […]

As if college admissions is not confusing enough, students also need to decide when and how they will apply to schools. Never have there been more options. As a college consultant, I want parents and students to understand the benefits and drawbacks of each before sending off those college applications. For now, let’s talk about […]