Bridget Williams Golden
Staying Stress Free During High School Registration
We give the same advice to our sons that we give to our client families though our client families probably listen to us more.
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Jill Teeters
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Making College Visits Count
Planning and preparation make campus visits an impactful tool to determine which schools are the right fit for you.
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Jen England
- Feb 24
- 4 min
Finding your HOME: a visit to Siena College (NY)
GEC Consultant Jen England describes her visit to a school we love, Siena College in Loudonville, New York.
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Bridget Williams Golden
- Feb 17
- 3 min
Understanding Your Teen's Journey: From one parent to another
As our oldest son turns 17, Bridget shares her thoughts on what it all means - as a parent and as an educator.
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Dr. Thom
- Feb 10
- 3 min
What the Super Bowl Can Teach You About Your College Search
What can we learn from analyzing the college backgrounds of the players from the Eagles and Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII? Turns out, a lot.
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Dr. Thom
- Jan 28
- 3 min
Five Things You Thought You Knew About The College Search
In the world of college admissions, there are tons of myths that simply are not true, and they often lead to bad decisions.
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Dr. Thom
- Jan 20
- 1 min
Do You Know What it is Like to be a Teenager in 2023?
Even though we work with teenagers all day, it definitely takes some effort to stay in touch (or something approximating it).
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Dr. Thom
- Dec 8, 2022
- 3 min
Welcoming Jen England to the GEC Family
We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Jen England as our newest Educational Consultant at GEC!
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Dr. Thom
- Dec 2, 2022
- 5 min
Finding your HOME: A Visit to Purdue University
Who says “you can’t go home again?” as the Golden family revisits the familiar campus of Purdue University.
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Dr. Thom
- Nov 11, 2022
- 3 min
Understanding Academic Procrastination
What can you do with a teen that habitually procrastinates on their assignments? We're here to help.
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Dr. Thom
- Oct 28, 2022
- 5 min
Helping Your Test Anxious Teen
We are often asked how parents can help their students with academic-related stress. Here are our best tips and guidance.
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Dr. Thom
- Oct 14, 2022
- 4 min
The College Search and the Flooded Mailbox
So your student is getting lots of mail from colleges and “honors” programs? How did they get your student’s info and what does it mean?
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Dr. Thom
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
The Power of the Reset
This simple tech tip holds the key to the overwhelm and stress your student is experiencing.
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Dr. Thom
- Sep 16, 2022
- 4 min
How to College Fair: Parent Edition
After attending hundreds of college fairs as an admissions representative, it hits differently when you attend one as a parent.
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Dr. Thom
- Sep 9, 2022
- 4 min
What to Expect When You Work with Us
When you hire a plumber, you mostly know what to expect. But what can you expect if you hire an educational consultant?
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Dr. Thom
- Sep 2, 2022
- 4 min
2022 College Admissions Trends
We are anticipating continued shifting in college admissions in 2022. Here’s the trends we will be monitoring.
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Dr. Thom
- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
Putting Student Health Over The "Good College"
American universities are truly the best in the world, but none of them are worth sacrificing your student’s mental health.
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Dr. Thom
- Aug 19, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrating Move-In 2022
This year, Golden Educational Consulting was honored to help some phenomenal students find their way to 19 different colleges.
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Dr. Thom
- Aug 12, 2022
- 3 min
The Truth About All Those Unclaimed Scholarships?
Stop me if you have heard this one - “Millions of dollars in scholarships go unclaimed every year.” Here’s the truth.
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Dr. Thom
- Aug 5, 2022
- 4 min
Getting Started With Your Common Application
August 1st means the opening of the Common Application. Here’s our quick start guide for your newly minted high school senior.
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