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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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!). …

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 …

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 …