by Maurice Frumkin | Feb 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Since public high school results in New York City are expected in March, I am often asked questions about what to expect and the implications of the more recent changes to the admissions process. I will be covering much of this during my February 26, 2020 webinar....
by Dana Ponsky | Aug 12, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
As the month of August commences, I find myself thinking how quickly the summer has gone and in a few short weeks we are all back to school. As both a high school college counselor and independent college counselor for the past ten years, admittedly, I still find...
by Maurice Frumkin | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
The end of summer. As rising 8th grade families approach this key and perhaps anxiety-provoking milestone, I often get asked, “What should I have accomplished this summer to be in the best position for the upcoming high school admissions season?” Even with a few...
by Dana Ponsky | Jul 12, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
Over the past ten years as a college counselor, I have been asked countless times by families: Does my student need to visit a college before he/she/they apply? Can’t we just wait until they’re accepted before I/we have to take time off of work or spend money to...
by Dana Ponsky | May 24, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
Summer is around the corner and many families are crossing the final “t’s” and dotting the final “i’s” of their plans. For many high school students however, the pressure to have a summer that is filled with non-stop activities, programs, or travel plans can sometimes...
by Tony Natelli | Jun 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
I have always held a special affinity in my heart for liberal arts colleges. Maybe it’s the small campuses, maybe it’s being able to form close relationships with your professors, maybe it’s the small discussion-based classes. In any case I believe that some students...
