Finding the sweet spot between planning our education and careers, and being open to life’s unexpected turns is the real magic.

As we enter another holiday week devoted to gratitude, here is our annual list of all that we are thankful for in college admissions in 2021

Did you know that you can actually lose eligibility for merit scholarships if you choose to wait to submit your application.

While there are still things you will need to manage after you apply to college, the biggest shift must come in your mindset.

Dealing with the stress of college application season is serious business for our seniors. Here’s how you can help your high school senior.

Nothing detracts from a powerful college essay like poor grammar. Here's how to proofread like a pro before you hit submit.

Fall break is a great time to shake off the layers of stress we have been carrying around with us this past year.

A resume is as much a part of your application record as your transcript. Create (and routinely update) your high school resume.

That last year that your student is a full-time resident in your home is packed with memories and moments that you will want to treasure.

College fairs are a chance to interact with several colleges, are starting to make a comeback. Here's how to get the most from one.

Letters of recommendation from teachers are important aspects of your college application. Here are a few tips on how to help your teachers.

We get asked how we assess colleges when we visit, as professional college coaches. Here’s four things we look for on campus visits.

This year, Golden Educational Consulting was honored to help some phenomenal students find their way to 23 different colleges.

Have you seen the profile that your high school will be sending to colleges on your student’s behalf? If not, here’s what you need to know.

There were a lot of takeaways from this week’s webinar on college athletics and the recruitment process. These were our favorites.

When you hire a plumber, you mostly know what to expect. But what can you expect if you hire an educational consultant?

You might remember your "dorm" room when you were in college, but today's residence halls are very different.

How colleges consider twins who apply is a great example of the power of a holistic admissions review.

We received an email from a student with some really thoughtful questions on applying to college. We thought we would answer them here.

May is a big month as high school seniors become high school graduates. We simply could not be more proud of our GEC seniors.