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After Hitting Submit on Your College Applications: Will it be enough?

Dr. Thom

Nov 13 min read

After Hitting Submit on Your College Applications: Will it be enough?

When you hit submit on your college applications, it’s natural to ask, “What’s next?” Do this first.

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There are no Perfect Colleges; There are no Perfect College Applicants

Dr. Thom

Aug 303 min read

There are no Perfect Colleges; There are no Perfect College Applicants

Applicants, as flawed human beings, are not omnicompetent, able to excel in absolutely everything. The same is true of colleges. That's OK.

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College Application Fatigue is Real and This is What You Can Do About it

Dr. Thom

Nov 10, 20234 min read

College Application Fatigue is Real and This is What You Can Do About it

Feeling overwhelmed by college application fatigue? Discover effective strategies to navigate this daunting process and support your student

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Principles of a Health-First College Search: Love the places that love you

Dr. Thom

Apr 14, 20235 min read

Principles of a Health-First College Search: Love the places that love you

Students often worry about being denied at their dream college. They should be worried about enrolling at a college that doesn’t value them.

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Dr. Thom

Oct 28, 20225 min read

Helping Your Test Anxious Teen

We are often asked how parents can help their students with academic-related stress. Here are our best tips and guidance.

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Dr. Thom

Sep 30, 20222 min read

The Power of the Reset

This simple tech tip holds the key to the overwhelm and stress your student is experiencing.

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Dr. Thom

Sep 9, 20224 min read

What to Expect When You Work with Us

When you hire a plumber, you mostly know what to expect. But what can you expect if you hire an educational consultant?

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Putting Student Health Over The "Good College"

Dr. Thom

Aug 26, 20222 min read

Putting Student Health Over The "Good College"

American universities are truly the best in the world, but none of them are worth sacrificing your student’s mental health.

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Dr. Thom

Jun 3, 20222 min read

A GEC Rising Senior Summer To-Do list

The senior year has a lot packed into it, that is exactly why we recommend unpacking some of that work and handling it over the summer.

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Dr. Thom

Apr 22, 20223 min read

Rewriting Your Teen's Stress Scripts

Young people develop “stress scripts” for how to deal with life pressures. Teach them healthy habits early to deal with inevitable stress.

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Dr. Thom

Jan 7, 20223 min read

What Matters on a Snow Day

When it comes to preparing for college, it’s important that students focus on the things that matter and to let go of myths.

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Eagerly Awaiting Versus Anxiously Awaiting

Bridget Williams Golden

Dec 17, 20213 min read

Eagerly Awaiting Versus Anxiously Awaiting

Language matters and everything communicates. When waiting for admissions decisions, focus on being eager rather than anxious.

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How to Handle Admissions Decision Season

Dr. Thom

Dec 10, 20212 min read

How to Handle Admissions Decision Season

December is a festive season to be sure, but it can also be a very challenging time for many people, especially college applicants.

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Dr. Thom

Oct 29, 20211 min read

Pressing The Submit Button

While there are still things you will need to manage after you apply to college, the biggest shift must come in your mindset.

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Driving at Night: Simple advice for stressed seniors

Dr. Thom

Oct 22, 20211 min read

Driving at Night: Simple advice for stressed seniors

Dealing with the stress of college application season is serious business for our seniors. Here’s how you can help your high school senior.

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Dr. Thom

Oct 1, 20212 min read

Shaking Off Stress

Fall break is a great time to shake off the layers of stress we have been carrying around with us this past year.

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Dr. Thom

Sep 17, 20212 min read

The Gift of the Senior Year

That last year that your student is a full-time resident in your home is packed with memories and moments that you will want to treasure.

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Answering Student Questions: What is selectivity for, our best advice, and how to handle rejection

Dr. Thom

May 28, 20215 min read

Answering Student Questions: What is selectivity for, our best advice, and how to handle rejection

We received an email from a student with some really thoughtful questions on applying to college. We thought we would answer them here.

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Dr. Thom

Apr 23, 20212 min read

What the College Search Is and Is Not

So much pressure and stress can come with the college application process. Let’s fix that by getting a few things straight.

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Thriving in Decision Season: Failure is a Redirect

Dr. Thom

Apr 9, 20212 min read

Thriving in Decision Season: Failure is a Redirect

This time of year can be difficult as students receive admissions decisions. In truth, no matter the decision, the result is always good.

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