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. 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. 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.
Dr. ThomOct 1, 20212 minShaking Off StressFall break is a great time to shake off the layers of stress we have been carrying around with us this past year.
Dr. ThomSep 17, 20212 minThe Gift of the Senior YearThat 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.
Dr. ThomJun 25, 20214 minWhat to Expect When You Work with UsWhen you hire a plumber, you mostly know what to expect. But what can you expect if you hire an educational consultant?
Dr. ThomMay 28, 20215 minAnswering Student Questions: What is selectivity for, our best advice, and how to handle rejectionWe received an email from a student with some really thoughtful questions on applying to college. We thought we would answer them here.
Dr. ThomApr 23, 20212 minWhat the College Search Is and Is NotSo much pressure and stress can come with the college application process. Let’s fix that by getting a few things straight.
Dr. ThomApr 9, 20212 minThriving in Decision Season: Failure is a RedirectThis time of year can be difficult as students receive admissions decisions. In truth, no matter the decision, the result is always good.
Dr. ThomMar 26, 20211 min[VIDEO] Taking the Stress Out of the College SearchThis week we provide a glimpse into our webinar series, normally exclusive to GEC families: Taking the Stress Out of the College Search
Dr. ThomFeb 19, 20212 minThe Opportunity of a Snow DaySnow days, if you can get them, can remind us all of the simplicity of joy and beauty if we can pause long enough to notice.
Dr. ThomFeb 12, 20213 minWhat We Mean by “Finding College Without Losing Yourself”Our motto is “Finding college without losing yourself.” It’s a reminder we exist to help students find what inspires while staying true.
Dr. ThomJan 16, 20212 minBeing PickedFrom America's Got Talent to college admissions, our culture is obsessed with being picked. Dr. Thom explores why we're missing the point.
Dr. ThomDec 11, 20202 minThe Waiting is the Hardest PartTo all the seniors waiting to hear back from colleges: You are right where you are supposed to be. The right college will see your value.
Dr. ThomDec 4, 20204 minWhat to do after all of the applications are inOur seniors are reaching a moment when all of the applications are now submitted. They are asking, "now what?" Here are our best answers.
Dr. ThomNov 25, 20203 minThe College Kid Comes Home: The Stress Free VersionMost families focus on how they will send their son or daughter out into the world. But how do you welcome them back from that world?
Dr. ThomNov 13, 20204 minDoes where you go to high school matter to colleges? Yes and noYes it does, but not in the way most people think. I truly enjoyed my time working as an admissions representative for the twenty-some...