Making The Most Of College Visits

The Dunbar Team | 03/01/2024

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 …


College Admissions 101: The Path Through High School

The Dunbar Team | 02/22/2024

Please join Caroline Brokaw Tucker and Sarah White of Dunbar Educational Consultants for our COLLEGE ADMISSIONS 101 WEBINAR:  THE PATH THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, February 29th at 7:30 PM ET …


Curriculum Planning: Tips On Making Good Decisions

The Dunbar Team | 02/08/2024

February and March mark the time of year when high school students begin to plan their academic programs for the following year. These decisions are particularly significant because the single …


Deferral = Maybe

The Dunbar Team | 01/20/2024

In the world of college admissions, there is one decision that always — and understandably — causes a lot of confusion: the deferral. A deferral is neither an acceptance nor …


Secondary School Deadlines

The Dunbar Team | 11/30/2023

As we approach the end of the first semester, you might be wondering if your student needs a change:  Smaller class sizes, tighter community, more offerings for academics, arts and athletics, …


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 …