For a long time, the answer to the question “Where should I go to university?”  felt pretty straightforward for many families: the United States. American universities have a lot going for them—beautiful campuses, an incredible range of majors, and a college experience that Hollywood has been marketing to the world for decades. Think football games the size of small countries, dorm rooms filled with instant noodles, and professors who may or may not own tweed jackets with e

Every year we hear the same thing from families of juniors: "We thought we had more time." The university application process has a way of arriving faster than expected. One moment students are focused on finishing junior year strong, and the next they are staring at fall application deadlines, essay prompts, and long university lists. For the Class of 2027, the best time to begin is now. Spring and summer before senior year are some of the most valuable months in the entire

There’s a joke I tell my students when we are discussing the application process. How do you eat an elephant? (Don’t worry, it’s a...

Picture this: You’re a high school student thinking about college. You mention it at a family gathering, and suddenly, Uncle Bob—who has...

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So, I did a quick Google search on why college applications get rejected, and here’s what came up: Your application doesn’t meet the...

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Zig-Zagging to Gonzaga: Basketball, Bing Crosby, and Big School Spirit Next stop on our college road trip: Spokane, Washington, home to...

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