The San Clemente Voice recently interviewed Melinda about how to manage the college search and application process with less stress and more confidence! LISTEN by clicking the link...
Each year, a nationwide survey of the professional members of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) is conducted about what they believe are the top characteristics colleges are looking to see in their applicants. These are the 2020...
In a society obsessed with brand names, we have fallen prey to the idea that students should attend the most competitive college they can get into. Sometimes it’s the kids who are mesmerized by big name schools, other times it’s the parents. Students spend hours in...
If you’re currently a high school senior, chances are your life has turned into stacks of colorful college brochures, scribbled pros-and-cons lists and books about applying to college, all piled so high around you that you’re wondering where the light at...
Many kids dream of playing professional sports. One of the steps to get there is to play, most likely, Division I in college. But how likely is that to occur? According to the Federal Department of Education, “In 2010, a student who played high-school sports had a 6%...
Few things intimidate high school seniors more than writing their college essays. Perhaps it’s the thought of “summarizing” yourself in 650 words (an impossible task) or the vision of a grumpy, elbow-patched, pipe-smoking admissions officer reading...
