Looking ahead.....
Hopefully by now seniors are almost done completing applications, making second campus visits, and some are still waiting for their...
Summertime and the College Process
It’s (almost) summertime! Summer is a time for swimming and vacationing but it can also include planning for college. Whether you have a...
Majors, Financial Aid, Resiliency
I'm just another voice of reason as you make your final decision. I'm speaking only from my experience and the things I've seen over...
Reflective Advice
A colleague of mine recently shared this with me and I found it quite refreshing…..After a student submits their application to Western...
From a Student to a Student
While I work with students from across the country, my home is in Macomb, Illinois. It is also the home of Western Illinois University....
Patience Grasshopper
I have received several calls and text messages from students (and parents) these past few weeks. As we wait for the final decision...
What course should I take next year?
February is a common time for high school students to choose classes for the following school year. I am often asked what classes I...
2 Year Vs. 4 Year??
I have conversation with students every year as they narrow down their college options. Many students consider attending a junior college...
My Top Ten List
In 2001 I joined the wonderful world of college consulting when applications were done by paper and pen and I hosted envelope writing...
College Essay Jump Start
When I start working with my rising seniors on their college essays in mid-summer, I encourage them to think OUTSIDE THE BOX. Sometimes...