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How do College Admission Officers Review High School Transcripts?

Sawyer Earwood, CEP

Oct 2
10 min

How do College Admission Officers Review High School Transcripts?

We all know grades are important, but why? Let's talk about how college admission officers might review your high school transcript!

College Tour Highlights: Arizona

Jessica Chermak, CEP, LPC

Aug 2
7 min

College Tour Highlights: Arizona

We reflect on our week-long college and university visit tour through Arizona.

How to Start, Structure, & Brainstorm a College Essay

Sawyer Earwood, CEP

Jun 29
8 min

How to Start, Structure, & Brainstorm a College Essay

Without a proper foundation, even the brightest students struggle on the college essay. Here's our suggestions for starting a college essay!

The Bachelor: College Edition

Kate Chasin

Jun 29
8 min

The Bachelor: College Edition

Join our college-eligible bachelorette as 13 colleges and universities vie to win her heart, mind, and 529 Plan!

Can You Stack Scholarships?

Jessica Chermak, CEP, LPC

Jun 28
3 min

Can You Stack Scholarships?

Stacking scholarships might sound appealing, but many colleges have created policies against it. Could your scholarships end up displaced?

College Tour Highlights: Washington & Oregon

Jessica Chermak, CEP, LPC

Jun 5
20 min

College Tour Highlights: Washington & Oregon

We reflect on our two-week college and university visit tour through Washington & Oregon.

Admissions & Enrollment Trends From the 2023 IECA Conference

Sawyer Earwood, CEP

Jun 5
9 min

Admissions & Enrollment Trends From the 2023 IECA Conference

Here are insights from our recent 2023 IECA Conference focusing on admissions & enrollment trends in higher education.

Identifying Red Flags in Prospective Clients

Jessica Chermak, CEP, LPC

Apr 26
1 min

Identifying Red Flags in Prospective Clients

How can you determine if a prospective client is a good fit for your independent educational consulting (IEC) practice?

The Crossroads Exercise: A College Essay Exercise

Sawyer Earwood, CEP

Apr 3
7 min

The Crossroads Exercise: A College Essay Exercise

Reflecting on the choices you've made is an excellent way to uncover personal insights for growth and possible college essay topics.

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