Elizabeth Schnell, College Consultant We often recommend that students’ summer plans include some investigation of careers. Activities like jobs by internships by or camps present one way to explore, but sometimes those opportunities aren’t available or conflict with other summer commitments. Informational interviewing, another vital tactic and life skill to [...]

Barbara Sams, Managing Partner As students begin the college search, it's easy to get caught up in rankings, acceptance rates, and lists of "best" schools. The internet offers endless comparisons, and well-meaning friends are often eager to share where they applied or the latest urban legend about the B student [...]

Jeanie Grimm, College Consultant When I was in high school, a very popular bumper sticker and t-shirt logo read, “Think globally, act locally.” I think of this often in my work with students who are eager to have an impact in the world. Very early on, I try to shift [...]

Nelie McNeal, Founder and Managing Partner “When we take the ACT…” “We have to get our applications submitted by…” As a college consultant, I always smile to myself when I hear these phrases. Typically, they’re uttered by a parent with the very best intentions, one who has faithfully supported their [...]

Jeanie Grimm, College Consultant Spring has sprung here in Western New York! It’s glorious, most of the time, and the season brings out the (very mediocre) gardener in me. This past week, I’ve thought quite a bit about what it takes to grow. This blog post is specific to our [...]