San Clemente Voice Podcast

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...
5 Reasons NOT To Attend Your Reach College

5 Reasons NOT To Attend Your Reach College

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...

Will Your Son or Daughter Get an Athletic Scholarship?

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%...
5 Essential Rules for Writing Your College Essay

5 Essential Rules for Writing Your College Essay

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...