McNeal Sams Blog
At McNeal Sams College Consulting, our college consultants have more than 150 years of experience combined. We have seen a lot of changes and developments within the college admission profession over that time. From going digital to testing trends to rising costs, and now, the introduction of Artificial Intelligence, understanding what is relevant or what is even real can be daunting for a student or a parent.
In this space, we couple our wealth of knowledge with today’s trends and concerns. Whether you are a student embarking on your college choice journey, or a parent assisting students on their journeys, or simply someone interested in learning about higher education, this is a space for insights, conversations and support.
Barbara Sams, Managing Partner There comes a moment in every college search when the spreadsheets are built, the pros-and-cons lists are color-coded, and yet…nothing feels [...]
Alison, Klinger, College Consultant Think about the last major purchase you made. A car. A home renovation. You probably didn't walk into the dealership and [...]
Elizabeth Schnell, College Consultant “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” I heard this catchphrase in a cereal commercial many [...]
Jeanie Grimm, College Consultant Your McNeal Sams college consultant will guide your child, leading them to develop agency in and understanding of the steps and [...]
Nelie McNeal, Founder and Managing Partner One of the ways we cope with uncertainty is to plan, plan, plan. We fervently hope (or believe) that [...]
Jeanie Grimm, College Consultant So you’ve been waitlisted. What next? At McNeal Sams, we know you feel how you feel, and we respect that and [...]
Elizabeth Schnell, College Consultant Navigating the Waiting Game After all the time you spent researching colleges, writing essays, and applying to a mix of schools—including [...]
Nelie McNeal, Founder and Managing Partner “This is the only one left.” “Another buyer is very interested.” “Purchase this car today and we’ll add free [...]
Barbara Sams, Managing Partner A little more than a decade ago, the New York Times columnist, Frank Bruni, published Where You Go Is Not Who You [...]
Nelie McNeal, Founder and Managing Partner Where do I want to go to college? Many high school students ask themselves this. Where will home be [...]