How Do I Research Colleges?
Everyone says I need to research colleges and make a college list. What am I supposed to be doing? How do I research colleges? Sometimes advice like “go research colleges” is oversimplified. With...
View ArticleCollege Visit: Messiah College
On my tour of Pennsylvania liberal arts colleges last week, Messiah College was our last stop. It is a Christian college located in central Pennsylvania about 10 minutes from Harrisburg and two hours...
View ArticleCollege Visit: Elizabethtown College
In my recent visit of liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania, Elizabethtown College (E-Town) was the first stop. It is a campus with just under 2000 students, 85% of which live on campus....
View ArticleCampus Visit: Albright College
I know this isn’t how to choose a college, but my favorite memory from my November trip to Albright College is walking across campus and seeing all the clusters of red Adirondack chairs. Even though...
View ArticleSt. John’s College (Santa Fe, NM)
Here are more details I learned during my visit: For fun students go climbing or skiing, hang out at coffee shops, or visit with friends. Some campus parties are themed around the readings and since...
View ArticleWhat to Bring on a College Campus Visit
Summer is the prefect time to schedule some college visits. Whether your student is just starting high school or trying to finalize a college list before senior year, campus visits are the best way to...
View ArticleCampus Visit: University of Richmond
I made a recent visit to the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. I had heard it was a picturesque campus and what I saw was worthy of comparisons made to Hogwarts. From the high ceilings in...
View ArticleTAMS Early College Program for High School Students
Do you have an academically talented high school student who would be better served in a college environment? I recently attended a presentation by Dr. Brent Jones the director of admission for the...
View ArticleTechnology That Makes College Life Easier
If you’ve been on a college tour recently, you will see that life isn’t the same as it was a few decades ago when I was living in the dorms. Here are some fun and useful innovations you will see …...
View ArticleHow to Get Reluctant Teens to Participate in the College Search
My 17-year-old son is a boy of few words. He likes to keep to himself. He is very independent and conscientious. I would suspect that he already has thoughts and opinions about the college process...
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