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Email and the College Applicant
Email remains a key communication tool of the college admissions process which presents a big challenge to many current college applicants.
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Dr. Thom
- Sep 1
- 2 min
Welcoming Rosie Cannizzo to the GEC Family
We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Rosie Cannizzo as our newest Educational Consultant at GEC!
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Dr. Thom
- Aug 25
- 2 min
Are they listening? Raising our Children by Living in Front of Them
What do our children truly understand about their parents’ areas of expertise and would they be willing to ask about them?
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Jill Teeters
- Aug 11
- 2 min
Summer is the “Write” Time to Craft Your College Essay
With a few weeks left of summer vacation, now is the time to start thinking about college applications and your essay.
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Bridget Williams Golden
- Aug 4
- 5 min
Updated: Considering Greek Life when Visiting Colleges
Bridget is back with some updated information for anyone considering joining a greek letter organization.
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Bridget Williams Golden
- Jul 21
- 4 min
The Reality of Collegiate Athletic and Dance Team Scholarships
Here's our best advice on searching for an affordable collegiate dance team experience.
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Bridget Williams Golden
- Jun 30
- 4 min
Honor Societies: To join or not to join?
What should you do if your student receives an invitation to join a "national high school honors" society?
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Dr. Thom
- Jun 16
- 3 min
Should You Consider a Liberal Arts College?
If you are worried about your student standing out in a difficult job market in the future, you should be considering liberal arts colleges.
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Jill Teeters
- Jun 2
- 3 min
Declan's Journey to College
Doctors were not sure if Declan would make it to his third birthday. Thankfully, this fighter proved them wrong!
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Chris Ream
- May 19
- 5 min
Finding Your College HOME: A Visit to NC State University
GEC Consultant Chris Ream finds a grand example of a modern comprehensive public university in his visit to North Carolina State University.
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Dr. Thom
- May 12
- 1 min
The Places They’ll Go: To the Graduating GEC Class of 2023
We join our GEC families as they celebrate their graduating seniors during this joyous time of the year.
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Dr. Thom
- Apr 14
- 5 min
Principles of a Health-First College Search: Love the places that love you
Students often worry about being denied at their dream college. They should be worried about enrolling at a college that doesn’t value them.
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Bridget Williams Golden
- Mar 10
- 3 min
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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