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Wendy Briley
Jan 31, 20233 min read
I WASN'T ACCEPTED, NOW WHAT......A LETTER TO SENIORS
Dear Seniors, Many of you are hearing back from the colleges that you applied to right now. While we celebrate those of you who have been...
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Wendy Briley
Apr 13, 20224 min read
Test-Optional, Test-Blind, Test-flexible, what does it all mean?!!!
For the past two years, testing in college admissions has been very confusing. Many colleges and universities decided to adopt a...
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Wendy Briley
Apr 8, 20222 min read
College Size Matters
As you explore which colleges are the right match for you, consider the size of the student body. How many undergraduates attend the...
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Wendy Briley
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Time to think about your college budget!
Admission offers received – check! Enrollment decision made – check! What’s next? You’ll be getting a lot of information about next...
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Wendy Briley
Feb 4, 20222 min read
Where will I be living next year?
One of the big questions for you as a student (and for your parents as well) is ‘Where will I be living next year?” Be sure to explore...
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Wendy Briley
Jul 19, 20212 min read
What to know before you go to College!
With only about a month to go before your child heads off for their first day of college there are some important things to know. Here...
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Wendy Briley
Jul 14, 20211 min read
Understanding the Common Application
Want to get a good laugh from your student? Tell them how you applied to college. I love the reaction I get from my students when I tell...
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Wendy Briley
Apr 28, 20212 min read
D-Day is right around the corner, how to make that final decision
Although many schools have postponed their enrollment deadlines, some are sticking to May 1 which is right around the corner. You may...
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Wendy Briley
Apr 28, 20212 min read
Reflections on an "unpredictable" admissions cycle
Like everything this year, college admissions was completely different. Recently I was on a zoom call with 150 of my colleagues and the...
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Wendy Briley
Mar 7, 20213 min read
Will 2022 be an even trickier year in deciding to submit test scores?
If you are a Junior, or have a student that is a Junior, it could be even trickier on deciding whether to take the ACT and SAT (assuming...
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Wendy Briley
Jan 22, 20212 min read
Should students take AP Exams this year?
Just like everything during this pandemic, AP exams have been affected. With students having to take classes online, parents and teachers...
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Wendy Briley
Dec 8, 20203 min read
Waiting, waiting and waiting......How to stay calm
The college application process has been a whirlwind. You have researched your schools, visited (virtually or in person), narrowed down...
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Wendy Briley
Aug 27, 20202 min read
Wonder where you might fit in?
“Warm, welcoming, smart, and unpretentious– our university is filled with students who are driven to be the best they can be without...
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Wendy Briley
Aug 26, 20202 min read
Don't make these Application Mistakes!
College applications are out; let the careless errors begin. A sloppy college application can definitely be a deal breaker! Here are...
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Wendy Briley
Jul 28, 20202 min read
What you need to know about the Common App refresh
Mark your calendars!!! Starting today July 28th, 2020 the Common App website will shut down from July 28th - July 31st for it's annual...
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Wendy Briley
Mar 22, 20202 min read
AP Exams offered for 2020, Free AP review classes offered online Provided by CollegeBoard
Information for AP Students Affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Your health and safety are our top priorities. We know the coronavirus has...
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Wendy Briley
Mar 17, 20203 min read
Is your Senior Year Lost? I think Not!
Let's make no bones about it, it really does stink that high school Seniors are potentially going to have miss out on many of the...
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Wendy Briley
Mar 17, 20203 min read
Transitioning to Virtual Learning
Tips for High School students transitioning to Virtual Learning While learning is having to change for many students it is important to...
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Wendy Briley
Mar 17, 20202 min read
Everything seems crazy, what's a Junior to do about college tours?
So, you are having to cancel your school tours that you had planned over Spring Break, now what? Although it is very disappointing, there...
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Wendy Briley
Jun 19, 20192 min read
New Common App Site Launches July 2019!
Breaking news! The Common Application is getting a new look. For those students who are looking to get a head start on their college...
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