Jill Teeters4 days ago2 minMaximize Your College VisitsSpring and summer is the perfect time to visit college campuses in person. Here's our best tips to get the most out of your next visit.
Dr. ThomApr 223 minRewriting Your Teen's Stress ScriptsYoung people develop “stress scripts” for how to deal with life pressures. Teach them healthy habits early to deal with inevitable stress.
Dr. ThomApr 202 minWelcoming Jill Teeters to the GEC FamilyI am thrilled to announce that we are again growing our practice with the hiring of Jill Teeters as an Educational Consultant with GEC!
Dr. ThomApr 84 minGetting In: the 2022 GEC Admissions ReportWe are grateful to our families who have allowed us to support their students during 2022 and celebrate with them on all of their successes!
Dr. ThomMar 254 minFinding your HOME: a visit to the University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaIn a continuation of our college visit series, we discuss the many ways that the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga can feel like HOME.
Dr. ThomMar 182 minYour Special DayIf you had a day named after you, and the whole world celebrated it, what would it be like?
Dr. ThomMar 114 minThe Art of Choosing a College After All the Decisions Are InWe are frequently asked how students should make their decision once all the admission offers have arrived. Here's our answer.
Dr. ThomFeb 255 minUpdated for 2022: How to Appeal for More Financial Aid Without Becoming a Used Car SalesmanWe have updated our guide for how to work with financial aid offices to help make your student’s college bill more affordable.
Bridget Williams GoldenFeb 183 minJoysticking Parents vs Helicopter Parents: Who Wins? Who wins in the battle of joysticking parents or helicopter parents? Spoiler: no one.
Chris ReamFeb 45 minFinding your HOME: A visit to Duke UniversityIn this first in a series of visits to college campuses, it made sense to start on a campus that is in Chris' backyard – Duke University.
Dr. ThomJan 222 minStarting with the EndHow do you define a successful college search? Is it based on the type of college to which your son or daughter is admitted?
Dr. ThomJan 141 minBeing a Teenager NowEven though we work with teenagers all day, it definitely takes some effort to stay in touch (or something approximating it).
Dr. ThomJan 73 minWhat Matters on a Snow DayWhen it comes to preparing for college, it’s important that students focus on the things that matter and to let go of myths.
Bridget Williams GoldenDec 18, 20213 minEagerly Awaiting Versus Anxiously AwaitingLanguage matters and everything communicates. When waiting for admissions decisions, focus on being eager rather than anxious.
Dr. ThomDec 10, 20212 minHow to Handle Admissions Decision SeasonDecember is a festive season to be sure, but it can also be a very challenging time for many people, especially college applicants.
Dr. ThomDec 3, 20212 minLife Planning and the Invention of the Ice Cream ConeFinding the sweet spot between planning our education and careers, and being open to life’s unexpected turns is the real magic.
Dr. ThomNov 19, 20213 minThe 2021 College Admissions Gratitude ListAs 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
Dr. ThomNov 5, 20211 minThe Importance of Scholarship SeasonDid you know that you can actually lose eligibility for merit scholarships if you choose to wait to submit your application.
Dr. ThomOct 29, 20211 minPressing The Submit ButtonWhile there are still things you will need to manage after you apply to college, the biggest shift must come in your mindset.
Dr. ThomOct 22, 20211 minDriving at Night: Simple advice for stressed seniorsDealing with the stress of college application season is serious business for our seniors. Here’s how you can help your high school senior.