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Little Steps to Big Change

Little Steps to Big Change by Emily, student blogger Happy August! To my fellow rising seniors: best of luck with college applications, and may our last year in high school be one without regrets. As is the case with many of my peers, this summer hasn’t been too hot (pun intended). Motivation, sleep schedules, and…

Plan B: When College is not the Immediate Next Step

We recently attended the National Conference for Independent Educational Consultants Association – IECA). These are our takeaways from the session on Plan B: When College is not the Immediate Next Step. Presenters: Nicole Oringer, Founder of Ivy Ed, and Kristin White, educational consultant and author of 2 books – “The Complete Guide to the Gap…

The Nuances of Advising High Academic Student-Athletes During COVID-19

We recently attended the National Conference for Independent Educational Consultants Association – IECA). These are our takeaways from the session on high performing high school athletes. Presenters: Katie Andersen and David Stoeckel, The Student Athlete Advisors Impact on Recruiting – Recruiting Calendars have changed temporarily: – DI – Dead period until July 31, 2020 –…