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ACT News: Too Good To Be True? You might have seen the news reports about the ACT deciding to allow students to retake individual sections of the test instead of …

Prompt:  In 650 words or less, please sum up what is unique and amazing about you that will make us feel like we can’t possibly have a complete college campus …

This September, Dunbar Educational Consultants celebrates thirty-five years of guiding students to exciting opportunities at schools, colleges and graduate schools, while supporting parents along the way in an emotional as …

Find balance this summer:  Using the time off to catch your breath Most high school students likely have a good plan for what they will be doing throughout the summer …

Congratulations! Congratulations to the Dunbar Class of 2019 for all their achievements in their respective high schools, both inside and outside the classroom, and for being accepted by a broad …

We are pleased to announce and welcome our two newest consultants, Allison Slater Tate and Holly Brown! Allison Slater Tate advises college-bound students and their families to help them find …

We have been as taken aback as many of you have been to learn of the cheating scandal in college admissions and the resulting indictments thus far. While there are more …

Not surprisingly, there is no clear answer to this question. But, as the popularity of taking a year off after high school has grown, so have the choices as to how …

There are many ways to assess whether a college or university may be a good fit for you, but we believe, when possible, the best way for students to get …

Extracurricular Activities:  How important are they?   Guidance counselors, parents and administrators agree that students should try to be involved in activities beyond their academic work.  Engaging in activities outside the classroom benefits …