[VIDEO] Taking the Stress Out of the College Search
This week we provide a glimpse into our webinar series, normally exclusive to GEC families: Taking the Stress Out of the College Search
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The Opportunity of a Snow Day
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To all the seniors waiting to hear back from colleges: You are right where you are supposed to be. The right college will see your value.
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The College Kid Comes Home: The Stress Free Version
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Does where you go to high school matter to colleges? Yes and no
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Whole Student Scheduling: An antidote to teenage over-scheduling
We work to teach young people to manage their lives using a healthy set of priorities early in life. We call it “Whole Student Scheduling."
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Testing Stress: The importance of keeping perspective at home
High stakes testing can generate a top of anxiety in students - keeping perspective at home is essential.
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Finding the Best Fit College: The power of “must/can’t”
Figuring out which colleges (or restaurants for that matter) to investigate without all the stress requires an unexpected first step.
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What NOT to Submit to an Admissions Office
What is the craziest object that anyone ever submitted to an admissions office in support of their application? We'll tell you.
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Jul 10, 20203 min read
The Gifts of Eighteen Summers and the Importance of Senior Year
Eighteen summers. That’s how many most of us get with our kids. How we choose to spend that time is way more important than any college.
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Why Students Should Stop Asking What Colleges Want
One of the most common questions we are asked is: "What would College X think of [insert decision]? Here's why that is the wrong question.
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Jun 12, 20202 min read
Application Fear: Do it anyway
Really putting yourself out there in your application is scary - it always is. Do it anyway.
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How to Get Your Student to Take the Lead in their College Search
Recently, my 14 year old son asked me for advice on college. But he added something that stopped me in my tracks.
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Couch Surfing College Search: What Happens in the Fall
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Choosing a Major Versus Creating Your Path
Have you ever noticed a dirt path next to a paved one? These "desire paths" are fascinating and can help young people plan their futures.
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Couch Surfing College Search: Stop Worrying about your To-Do List
If the internet is to be believed, you have so much extra time available to you these days. So why are parents so stressed?
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Couch Surfing College Search: Controlling the Controllables
Why is social distancing is a great opportunity to remake your routine around health and family well-being.
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