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6 hours ago
3 min

The Gifts of Eighteen Summers and the Importance of Senior Year

Eighteen summers. That’s how many most of us get with our kids. How we choose to spend that time is way more important than any college.

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Dr. Thom

Jun 19
3 min

Why Students Should Stop Asking What Colleges Want

One of the most common questions we are asked is: "What would College X think of [insert decision]? Here's why that is the wrong question.

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Dr. Thom

Jun 12
2 min

Application Fear: Do it anyway

Really putting yourself out there in your application is scary - it always is. Do it anyway.

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Dr. Thom

May 29
2 min

How to Get Your Student to Take the Lead in their College Search

Recently, my 14 year old son asked me for advice on college. But he added something that stopped me in my tracks.

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Dr. Thom

May 15
5 min

Couch Surfing College Search: What Happens in the Fall

There is a ton of uncertainty in the college admissions process right now. Here's how you can stay positive and sane through it all.

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Dr. Thom

Apr 17
4 min

Choosing a Major Versus Creating Your Path

Have you ever noticed a dirt path next to a paved one? These "desire paths" are fascinating and can help young people plan their futures.

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Dr. Thom

Apr 3
5 min

Couch Surfing College Search: Stop Worrying about your To-Do List

If the internet is to be believed, you have so much extra time available to you these days. So why are parents so stressed?

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Dr. Thom

Mar 27
4 min

Couch Surfing College Search: Controlling the Controllables

Why is social distancing is a great opportunity to remake your routine around health and family well-being.

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Dr. Thom

Mar 13
4 min

Coronavirus and the College Search: What you need to know

While higher education grapples with COVID-19, here's some guidance on how the pandemic might impact students who are applying to college.

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Dr. Thom

Feb 21
4 min

The Initial College List: Breaking Through the Overwhelm

Creating that first list of colleges that you'll be considering can be overwhelming. Here's how to break it down and get moving.

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Dr. Thom

Jan 24
3 min

The College Search as A Teachable Moment

Put all the admissions marketing aside and focus on teaching your child the messy art of adult decision making through the college search.

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Dr. Thom

Jan 10
4 min

Major Stress: How to help your child pick a major without the anxiety

Almost half of high school juniors indicate that picking a college major is a significant source of stress and anxiety. We can do better.

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Dr. Thom

Jan 3
3 min

New Year's Resolutions for a Healthy College Search

Is a college search coming up for your family in 2020? Together let's make some new year's resolutions for a healthy college search.

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Dr. Thom

Dec 20, 2019
3 min

Helping Your Student Come Down From Finals Week

Finals week can be crazy stressful. Plan your own de-stress fest to kick off the holiday break.

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