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Our Day with PeerForward

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For four days in August, I had the opportunity to volunteer at a PeerForward workshop with two other College Coach admissions experts, Sally Ganga and Sai Somboon.

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September 3, 2019by Abigail Anderson
College Admissions Consulting

Do You Want a Child Prodigy?

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A College Counselor’s (& Parent’s) Perspective on Exploration vs. Specialization

Back in May, I shared this article with my colleagues, along with my own quick response: “Fun article valuing exploration rather than early specialization. References data that pre-meds and similarly focused students earn more out of the gate, but the explorers outpace them long term.” The author is a new parent, like myself, and his parenting values aligned with my own: nurture your kid’s curiosity, encourage them to explore and play and try new things, and don’t get wrapped up in any particular talent or accomplishment. It’s a good read, a reassuring read, for parents who aren’t raising a Perfect Golden Child. (And for all regular people, really.)

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August 22, 2019by Becky Leichtling
College Admissions Consulting

Enough As She Is: The Cult of Effortless Perfectionism

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At College Coach, we spend a lot time thinking about your children. Can I help her improve her activities descriptions? How is his freshman year going? Are they frustrated that we sent them back to the drawing board on that last essay? But we’re human, and we also spend a good deal of time thinking about them outside of their college admissions process. Did she seem extra anxious the last time we spoke? Is he getting enough sleep? How could I have helped them better prepare for that disappointment?

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August 1, 2019by Abigail Anderson
Meet an Admissions Counselor

Meet an Admissions Counselor: Lisa Albro from New Jersey

Lisa Albro college advisorWe’re bringing back our popular series, Meet an Admissions Counselor, where we introduce students and families to a different member of the College Coach admissions team. Drop in to see what we’re reading, where we went to school, and our strategies for beginning the college essay. As you work with us to find an educational consultant who best fits your needs or the needs of your child, we will help you consider the personality and working styles that will bring out the best in you or your student. Today we introduce New Jersey native, Lisa Albro, who works with students both remotely and in the Short Hills, NJ area.

Where are you from?
Lisa: Fort Lee, NJ – home of the George Washington Bridge and the gateway to New York City.

Where did you go to school?
Lisa: Goucher College in Towson, Maryland (a northern suburb of Baltimore) for both undergrad and grad school, but with a 12-year gap between finishing undergrad and starting grad school.

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May 2, 2019by Lisa Albro
College Admissions Consulting

Hiring a College Consultant, Arranging Financing for College, Admitted Student Days

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On the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, host Elizabeth Heaton talks with her guests about admitted student days, how and when to arrange financing for college, and what to look for when hiring an independent counselor.

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March 14, 2019by Lauren DiProspero
Meet an Admissions Counselor

Meet An Admissions Counselor: Jennifer Simons

College Consultant Jennifer SimonsWe’re bringing back our popular series, Meet an Admissions Counselor, where we introduce students and families to a different member of the College Coach admissions team. Drop in to see what we’re reading, where we went to school, and our strategies for beginning the college essay. As you work with us to find an educational consultant who best fits your needs or the needs of your child, we will help you consider the personality and working styles that will bring out the best in you or your student. Today we introduce Jennifer Simons.

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September 4, 2018by College Coach
Meet an Admissions Counselor

Meet An Admissions Counselor: Joy Biscornet

Joy Biscornét College Admissions CounselorWe’re bringing back our popular series, Meet an Admissions Counselor, where we introduce students and families to a different member of the College Coach admissions team. Drop in to see what we’re reading, where we went to school, and our strategies for beginning the college essay. As you work with us to find an educational consultant who best fits your needs or the needs of your child, we will help you consider the personality and working styles that will bring out the best in you or your student. Today we introduce Joy Biscornet.

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July 19, 2018by College Coach
Meet an Admissions Counselor

Meet an Admissions Counselor: Sara Calvert-Kubrom

College Admissions Advisor Sara Calvert-KubromWe’re bringing back our popular series, Meet an Admissions Counselor, where we introduce students and families to a different member of the College Coach admissions team. Drop in to see what we’re reading, where we went to school, and our strategies for beginning the college essay. As you work with us to find an educational consultant who best fits your needs or the needs of your child, we will help you consider the personality and working styles that will bring out the best in you or your student. Today we introduce Sara Calvert-Kubrom.

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July 11, 2018by College Coach
Meet an Admissions Counselor

Meet an Admissions Counselor: Kara Courtois

KaraWe’re bringing back our popular series, Meet an Admissions Counselor, where we introduce students and families to a different member of the College Coach admissions team. Drop in to see what we’re reading, where we went to school, and our strategies for beginning the college essay. As you work with us to find an educational consultant who best fits your needs or the needs of your child, we will help you consider the personality and working styles that will bring out the best in you or your student. Today we introduce Kara Courtois.

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May 1, 2018by Kara Courtois
Meet an Admissions Counselor

Meet an Admissions Counselor: Elyse Krantz

College Admissions Advisor Elyse KrantzWe’re bringing back our popular series, Meet an Admissions Counselor, where we introduce students and families to a different member of the College Coach admissions team. Drop in to see what we’re reading, where we went to school, and our strategies for beginning the college essay. As you work with us to find an educational consultant who best fits your needs or the needs of your child, we will help you consider the personality and working styles that will bring out the best in you or your student. Today we introduce Elyse Krantz. 

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January 4, 2018by Elyse Krantz
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