Dunbar News

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 …

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 …