Dunbar News
Planning for Summer 2024
The Dunbar Team | 12/01/2023
Believe it or not, now is a good time to think about SUMMER plans, especially if you are interested a summer enrichment or research program with an early deadline (as …
What Next?
The Dunbar Team | 11/15/2023
A checklist for what do after you’ve submitted your applications: Congratulations to those of you who have already clicked “send!” Submitting college applications is a big and exciting step and you …
Matchmaking for Colleges
The Dunbar Team | 10/01/2023
Having a strategic plan for applying to colleges probably doesn’t sound very romantic, but in the long run, it is very wise. Knowing how to approach this process pragmatically, realistically, while …
Application Essays
The Dunbar Team | 09/15/2023
Throughout high school, students have been taught the importance of writing a clear and logical essay for many of their academic courses. Students learn the value of revealing their thesis …
Upcoming Webinars: Common App & Essays
The Dunbar Team | 08/14/2023
Please join Caroline Brokaw Tucker and Sarah White of Dunbar Educational Consultants for our UPCOMING WEBINARS: COMMON APPLICATION We will take you through the Common Application page by page, sharing …
Common Application FAQs
The Dunbar Team | 08/01/2023
The 2023-2024 Common App is officially OPEN! The Common Application is now accepted by over 1000 colleges and was designed to streamline the college admissions process. However, not all colleges …
Hats off to the Class of 2023!
The Dunbar Team | 07/07/2023
Looking Back on the 2023 Admissions Season This is the time of year when the Dunbar team gathers to reflect and discuss the past admissions cycle. As we celebrate our …
Read More!
The Dunbar Team | 06/10/2023
Whatever your high school curriculum, reading beyond school assignments is extremely important, especially material that is related to a subject or subjects you are studying (or that simply interests you!). …
Advice I’d Give my Younger Self
The Dunbar Team | 05/15/2023
Collectively, the Dunbar team probably has about 100 years of experience guiding students through the college application process. That being said, we are always learning! We recently decided to turn …
Summer Ideas
The Dunbar Team | 04/15/2023
With spring suddenly here, it is time to think about the end of the school year and beginning of SUMMER. Now is the time to develop a good plan for …