by Dana Ponsky | May 27, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
Recently, I had the opportunity to join dozens of other independent college counselors at a professional development roundtable, which focused on the needs of learning disabled and neuro-diverse students (LD/ND) navigating the college admissions process. As we divided...
by Maurice Frumkin | May 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, May 4, 2021 Special Education Admissions Expert Wendy Federico Joins NYC Admissions Solutions New York, NY — NYC Admissions Solutions (NYCAS) is proud to announce the addition of special education admissions expert Wendy Federico to our...
by Dana Ponsky | Apr 27, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
In the 20+ years I have been in education on both the high school and college side, I can say that senioritis definitely is a “thing.” For high school students, college students in their early 20s, and even professionals who are finishing up graduate...
by Dana Ponsky | Feb 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
If I am going to be honest, I am not a huge fan of standardized testing. I could probably get into a healthy debate with anyone about the inherent and overt biases I think exist with the current standardized tests that are used for college and graduate school...
by Dana Ponsky | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
For those of us in the Northeast, we are at the point in the winter season when the idea of warm weather and being outside without multiple layers of clothing on is very appealing. While we can all daydream of a more temperate climate, it is also a good time for high...
by Dana Ponsky | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
A few years ago, I began hearing some students and families mention the idea of creating a “brand” so a student would be better highlighted to colleges during the admissions process. Admittedly, I felt so uncomfortable by this idea. I just had a really hard time...