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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 …

It’s official! It is now fall and with the first days of the school year over and classes now fully in session, this is a good time to take steps …

Over the past few months a number of colleges have announced that they no longer ‘require’ the ACT/SAT Optional Essay portion of the tests; Stanford, University of Michigan, Duke, and …

Getting into college is not the end; it’s the next step in educating yourself and preparing for a productive and successful career. Make the most of your college experience and …