Five Things You Thought You Knew About The College Search
In the world of college admissions, there are tons of myths that simply are not true, and they often lead to bad decisions.
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Dr. Thom
Jan 20, 20231 min read
Do You Know What it is Like to be a Teenager in 2023?
Even though we work with teenagers all day, it definitely takes some effort to stay in touch (or something approximating it).
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Dr. Thom
Dec 8, 20223 min read
Welcoming Jen England to the GEC Family
We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Jen England as our newest Educational Consultant at GEC!
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Dr. Thom
Dec 2, 20225 min read
Finding your HOME: A Visit to Purdue University
Who says “you can’t go home again?” as the Golden family revisits the familiar campus of Purdue University.
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Dr. Thom
Nov 11, 20223 min read
Understanding Academic Procrastination
What can you do with a teen that habitually procrastinates on their assignments? We're here to help.
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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
Oct 14, 20224 min read
The College Search and the Flooded Mailbox
So your student is getting lots of mail from colleges and “honors” programs? How did they get your student’s info and what does it mean?
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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 16, 20224 min read
How to College Fair: Parent Edition
After attending hundreds of college fairs as an admissions representative, it hits differently when you attend one as a parent.
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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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Dr. Thom
Sep 2, 20224 min read
2022 College Admissions Trends
We are anticipating continued shifting in college admissions in 2022. Here’s the trends we will be monitoring.
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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
Aug 19, 20222 min read
Celebrating Move-In 2022
This year, Golden Educational Consulting was honored to help some phenomenal students find their way to 19 different colleges.
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Dr. Thom
Aug 12, 20223 min read
The Truth About All Those Unclaimed Scholarships?
Stop me if you have heard this one - “Millions of dollars in scholarships go unclaimed every year.” Here’s the truth.
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Dr. Thom
Aug 5, 20224 min read
Getting Started With Your Common Application
August 1st means the opening of the Common Application. Here’s our quick start guide for your newly minted high school senior.
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Dr. Thom
Jul 29, 20224 min read
Getting Names: Three steps to exploring majors while building a lifelong network
Creating a network is a key step in establishing a strong community for finding your life’s work. Here’s how you build yours.
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Bridget Williams Golden
Jul 1, 20225 min read
Considering Greek Life when Visiting Colleges
As you begin considering campus life and involvement when visiting campuses, here's what you should know about Greek Life.
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Bridget Williams Golden
Jun 18, 20222 min read
Celebrating Our Dads
We were blessed with wonderful fathers - full of advice and love. As we celebrate fathers day here's all the ways that dads are a big deal.
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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
May 27, 20221 min read
The Importance of Curiosity to College Success
Have you ever met someone who had an insatiable curiosity? Did you know this trait has a name? And it is the key to success in college.
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