Seven Summer Planning Tips
Students, are you feeling a little itchy for summer sunshine yet? Ready to change your routine and try something different? For high...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Feb 1, 2022
Seven Pro-Tips for Juniors
ATTENTION JUNIORS: Have you noticed, my dear juniors, that this year is going by more quickly than you expected? The well-meaning adults...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Nov 20, 2021
College Research 101
As our senior scholars are dotting their I’s and crossing their T’s on scholarship applications this month, our underclassmen are busy...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Aug 29, 2021
Tips for Creating a Common Application Activity List
One of the most difficult questions to answer in any interview situation is the elusive, “So, tell me a little bit about yourself...”...
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Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Jun 17, 2021
Career Exploration: It Begins With Self-Knowledge
"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." - Aristotle I heard this quote for the first time in high school, and I realized its...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
May 26, 2021
Understanding Letters of Recommendation
Applying to college can be overwhelming, confusing and mysterious. Given so many different components of what’s required (or considered...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Apr 19, 2021
The Importance of an Expanded Resume for Admission to the University of Texas at Austin
UT ADMISSIONS: THE IMPORTANCE OF AN EXPANDED RESUME The University of Texas at Austin is one of the most esteemed universities in the...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Mar 29, 2021
Lessons Learned from the Cheating Scandal in College Admissions
It has been two years since the college admissions cheating scandal broke the news and put a spotlight on the admissions process. The...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Feb 10, 2021
2021 Summer Planning Guide
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PLANNING IN AUSTIN TX Because protocols and college admissions requirements have changed drastically due to COVID, the...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Feb 10, 2021
High School Summer Prep in a COVID World
Because protocols and college admissions requirements have changed drastically due to COVID, the playing field has been leveled. This...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Jan 14, 2021
Applications Skyrocket Amid Pandemic
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS SKYROCKET AMID COVID’S “NEW NORMAL” First round decisions from Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) college...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Dec 17, 2020
Supporting your Teen through COVID, Stress and Testing
2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. We have had our lives and our routines altered significantly. Stress is a natural result...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Oct 27, 2020
Is Virtual, Reality?
The global pandemic changed the college admissions process as we knew it and now, parents across the country have been thrown a curveball...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Sep 1, 2020
What You Need to Know About Applying Test-Optional
Joining the revolving door of changes coming at you in response to COVID-19, colleges and universities are now test-optional, test-blind,...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Jul 17, 2020
Crack the Code: Getting into the University of Texas at Austin
Dreaming about wearing burnt orange? Thoughts on attending one of the most prestigious, recognizable public universities in the country...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Jun 15, 2020
Blueprint for Getting into an Engineering Program in Texas
Getting into the right engineering school for you requires a strategic blueprint. Use this article as a guide to successfully gain...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
May 17, 2020
State of College Admissions
For many parents of high school students, the college application process can be a daunting task, full of questions. The onset of...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Apr 19, 2020
Summer 2020 Online Programs
CAPSTONES Code Academy (online interactive platform that offers free coding classes in 12 different programming languages including...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Apr 1, 2020
College Planning Around COVID-19
There is a lot of uncertainty in the air with COVID-19 disrupting and bringing the world’s human population to a near standstill. Not...
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Dale Price, M.B.A.
Jan 30, 2020
Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters
What is a Financial Aid Award Letter? If you filled out and submitted a Free Application for Federal Aid Student Aid (FAFSA), then a...
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