There are no Perfect Colleges; There are no Perfect College Applicants
Applicants, as flawed human beings, are not omnicompetent, able to excel in absolutely everything. The same is true of colleges. That's OK.
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Bridget Williams Golden
- Aug 16
- 4 min
The Inside Out of College Move-in
College move-in days have changed a lot over the years but what hasn't changed is the flood of emotions.
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Jen England
- Aug 9
- 5 min
Finding your HOME: A visit to DePauw University
DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana is a one of our favorite examples of a small school with a lot to offer.
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Butch Hamilton
- Jul 6
- 2 min
Beach Reading for a Healthy College Search
While there are lots of books about the college search, there are only a few that have really shaped how we advise students and families.
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Dr. Thom
- Jun 21
- 3 min
Trends in College Admissions: Understanding early decision
Learn the impact of Early Decision programs on college admissions. Discover the benefits and drawbacks of applying ED with expert advice.
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Dr. Thom
- Jun 7
- 4 min
Designing the College Experience: 2024 Trends in Dorm Room Decor
Here's our guide to the latest trends in residence hall decor and tips to create a comfortable, functional space for your college student.
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Dr. Thom
- May 24
- 2 min
The Colleges of the GEC Graduating Class of 2024
Join us in celebrating the amazingly resilient GEC graduating class of 2024, one of the most accomplished classes we’ve ever seen.
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Dr. Thom
- May 17
- 3 min
Celebrating a Senior's Walk: How we got here
For the Golden household, celebrating graduation of our high school senior means holding on to each moment and remembering how we got here.
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Dr. Thom
- May 10
- 2 min
Getting In: the 2024 GEC Admissions Report
The GEC graduating class of 2024 were accepted by 114 different colleges and universities.
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Dr. Thom
- Apr 19
- 4 min
Finding your HOME: A visit to Lawrence University
Dr. Thom learns about what makes Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin such an amazing gem of American higher education.
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Dr. Thom
- Apr 12
- 3 min
FAFSA 2024 Update: What to do if you are still waiting on financial aid
If you are waiting to learn what kind of financial aid you may be receiving from colleges, here are our best tips on what can you do to.
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Bridget Williams Golden
- Mar 29
- 4 min
Fostering a Growth Mindset in our Children: The power of yet
With a growth mindset and a belief that skills can be developed over time, we can encourage our students to embrace challenges.
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Dr. Thom
- Mar 15
- 3 min
GEC Partners with Legato College Consulting and Welcomes New Consultant Kate Bittner
As part of a partnership with Legato College Consulting, GEC is excited to welcome Kate Bittner to the already impressive GEC team.
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Dr. Thom
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Welcoming Butch Hamilton to the GEC Team
The GEC team is growing once again with the addition of university admissions and college counseling expert David "Butch" Hamilton.
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Dr. Thom
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Life Lessons from the NFL Super Bowl LVIII Rosters
For the third year in a row, we analyzed the surprising educational backgrounds of players and coaches competing in Super Bowl LVII.
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Dr. Thom
- Jan 19
- 4 min
How to File the FAFSA with Ease
Here’s our answers to some of our most common FAFSA questions as well as our personal tips on completing your FAFSA with ease.
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Dr. Thom
- Dec 15, 2023
- 4 min
College Admissions Decision Season: How to help your teen respond to rejection
Parenting a teen when they receive a college admission rejection can be very difficult. Here’s our best advice.
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Dr. Thom
- Dec 8, 2023
- 2 min
Welcoming Teege Mettille to the GEC Family
We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Teege Mettille as our newest Educational Consultant at GEC!
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Dr. Thom
- Nov 10, 2023
- 4 min
College Application Fatigue is Real and This is What You Can Do About it
Feeling overwhelmed by college application fatigue? Discover effective strategies to navigate this daunting process and support your student
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Bridget Williams Golden
- Nov 3, 2023
- 3 min
College Admissions Decisions: Separating feedback from noise
We all need feedback - to know if we’re on the right track, to feel good about ourselves, and also to know how to improve and grow.
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