I, Debbie Merion, wrote this post on a slim twin bed in an adobe building at the Upaya Zen Center, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A full moon was peaking… read more →
About organizing college applications: “Organizing is what you do before you do something, so when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” — A.A Milne Wondering how to… read more →
Hello, friends! Are you grinding your teeth more these days? Do you have a teen who is starting to look tired in the morning? If so, your college planning family… read more →
Students must write their college admissions essays themselves. College admissions officers read the essay to learn about a student’s best qualities as revealed in a student’s own unique voice. Still,… read more →
Most application essays have a maximum word count. It’s easy to fixate on this word limit, as though the essay is a 1-mile race, and once you’ve gotten to the… read more →
Curious about how to successfully apply for an MBA, Medical degree, Law degree, or Social Work degree? This list of resources will answer questions such as: What are the best… read more →
Will you be a high school senior within a month? You and your parents may want to take note of some changes in: The Common Application (CommonApp.org) The Michigan State… read more →
Are you wondering which is the best school for you? You can make your choice based on location, cost, the subject you are interested in, or all of those methods.… read more →
College is expensive, so families are always interested in hearing more about financial aid and how to find the best college for their money. I interviewed Robert Peterson from Education… read more →
The 2017-2018 Common Application Essay Prompts Have Been Announced! The Common Application is where most students start the college application process. One application and one common essay can be used… read more →