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One of the keys to navigating high school successfully and positioning yourself for your college applications is a well thought-out plan. The following is a brief overview of the high …

With all the recent college decisions and more to come in the next week, it’s natural and appropriate to hope for good news. We also like to remind our students …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …