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Dr. Thom
- Aug 26
- 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
- Jun 3
- 2 min
A GEC Rising Senior Summer To-Do list
The senior year has a lot packed into it, that is exactly why we recommend unpacking some of that work and handling it over the summer.
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Dr. Thom
- Apr 22
- 3 min
Rewriting Your Teen's Stress Scripts
Young people develop “stress scripts” for how to deal with life pressures. Teach them healthy habits early to deal with inevitable stress.
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Dr. Thom
- Jan 7
- 3 min
What Matters on a Snow Day
When it comes to preparing for college, it’s important that students focus on the things that matter and to let go of myths.
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Bridget Williams Golden
- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Eagerly Awaiting Versus Anxiously Awaiting
Language matters and everything communicates. When waiting for admissions decisions, focus on being eager rather than anxious.
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Dr. Thom
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
How to Handle Admissions Decision Season
December is a festive season to be sure, but it can also be a very challenging time for many people, especially college applicants.
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Dr. Thom
- Oct 29, 2021
- 1 min
Pressing The Submit Button
While there are still things you will need to manage after you apply to college, the biggest shift must come in your mindset.
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Dr. Thom
- Oct 22, 2021
- 1 min
Driving at Night: Simple advice for stressed seniors
Dealing with the stress of college application season is serious business for our seniors. Here’s how you can help your high school senior.
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Dr. Thom
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Shaking Off Stress
Fall break is a great time to shake off the layers of stress we have been carrying around with us this past year.
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Dr. Thom
- Sep 17, 2021
- 2 min
The Gift of the Senior Year
That 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.
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Dr. Thom
- May 28, 2021
- 5 min
Answering Student Questions: What is selectivity for, our best advice, and how to handle rejection
We received an email from a student with some really thoughtful questions on applying to college. We thought we would answer them here.
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Dr. Thom
- Apr 23, 2021
- 2 min
What the College Search Is and Is Not
So much pressure and stress can come with the college application process. Let’s fix that by getting a few things straight.
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Dr. Thom
- Apr 9, 2021
- 2 min
Thriving in Decision Season: Failure is a Redirect
This time of year can be difficult as students receive admissions decisions. In truth, no matter the decision, the result is always good.
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Dr. Thom
- Mar 26, 2021
- 1 min
[VIDEO] Taking the Stress Out of the College Search
This week we provide a glimpse into our webinar series, normally exclusive to GEC families: Taking the Stress Out of the College Search
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Dr. Thom
- Feb 19, 2021
- 2 min
The Opportunity of a Snow Day
Snow 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.
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Dr. Thom
- Feb 12, 2021
- 3 min
What 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.
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Dr. Thom
- Jan 15, 2021
- 2 min
Being Picked
From America's Got Talent to college admissions, our culture is obsessed with being picked. Dr. Thom explores why we're missing the point.
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Dr. Thom
- Dec 11, 2020
- 2 min
The Waiting is the Hardest Part
To 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.
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Dr. Thom
- Dec 4, 2020
- 4 min
What to do after all of the applications are in
Our seniors are reaching a moment when all of the applications are now submitted. They are asking, "now what?" Here are our best answers.
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