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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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Chris Ream
Apr 2, 20212 min read
A View From Inside the Admissions Office: Why your story matters
Applications can say a lot about a student, or they can say very little. Students need to tell their story in their application.
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Dr. Thom
Mar 26, 20211 min read
[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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Dr. Thom
Mar 19, 20214 min read
Moving From Passenger to Driver: an antidote for college search procrastination
Is your teen procrastinating in their college search? A proper mindset is key to take that vital first step to living a proactive life.
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Dr. Thom
Mar 12, 20216 min read
Annual GEC Guide to High School Course Selection: Charting the Course
It’s course selection season again and we’re back with our guide to helping your student chart their academic pathway through high school.
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Dr. Thom
Mar 9, 20212 min read
Welcoming Chris Ream to the GEC Family
I am excited to announce we are growing our practice with the hiring of Chris Ream as an Educational Consultant with GEC.
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Dr. Thom
Mar 5, 20215 min read
The Admissions Factory Part II: The de-standardization of college admissions
This past year saw an unprecedented shift toward test-optional admissions policies. How did we get here and what does it mean for students?
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Dr. Thom
Feb 26, 20213 min read
What Blocks Authenticity in College Applications: The Editor on Our Shoulders
Telling your authentic story through your college application takes courage, and it doesn’t just happen on cue. It takes practice.
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Dr. Thom
Feb 19, 20212 min read
The Opportunity of a Snow Day
Snow days, if you can get them, can remind us all of the simplicity of joy and beauty if we can pause long enough to notice.
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Dr. Thom
Feb 12, 20213 min read
What We Mean by “Finding College Without Losing Yourself”
Our motto is “Finding college without losing yourself.” It’s a reminder we exist to help students find what inspires while staying true.
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Dr. Thom
Feb 5, 20213 min read
A Super Bowl-Sized Lesson in Educational Diversity
What can we learn from analyzing the college backgrounds of the players and coaches in Super Bowl LV? Turns out, a lot.
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Dr. Thom
Jan 29, 20214 min read
Mastering the Admissions Interview
Admissions interviews are a great way to tell your story in the college search process. Here are some of our simple tips for mastering them.
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Dr. Thom
Jan 22, 20212 min read
And Yet the Dawn is Theirs
This week, we were inspired by the words of Amanda Gorman. She reminds us why we work in education and the power each young person holds.
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Dr. Thom
Jan 15, 20212 min read
Being Picked
From America's Got Talent to college admissions, our culture is obsessed with being picked. Dr. Thom explores why we're missing the point.
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Bridget Williams Golden
Dec 23, 20203 min read
Gratitude in a time of COVID
Christmas 2020 may seem different this year, but we can still reach out to family, friends, and especially those who need to hear from us.
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Dr. Thom
Dec 11, 20202 min read
The Waiting is the Hardest Part
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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Dr. Thom
Dec 4, 20204 min read
What to do after all of the applications are in
Our seniors are reaching a moment when all of the applications are now submitted. They are asking, "now what?" Here are our best answers.
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Dr. Thom
Nov 25, 20203 min read
The College Kid Comes Home: The Stress Free Version
Most families focus on how they will send their son or daughter out into the world. But how do you welcome them back from that world?
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Dr. Thom
Nov 20, 20204 min read
The 2020 College Admissions Thanksgiving Gratitude List
In college admissions, there are SO many things for which we are thankful, even in 2020.
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Dr. Thom
Nov 13, 20204 min read
Does where you go to high school matter to colleges? Yes and no
Yes it does, but not in the way most people think. I truly enjoyed my time working as an admissions representative for the twenty-some...
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