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Getting In: the 2024 GEC Admissions Report
The GEC graduating class of 2024 were accepted by 114 different colleges and universities.

Dr. Thom
May 10, 20242 min read


Finding your HOME: A visit to Lawrence University
Dr. Thom learns about what makes Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin such an amazing gem of American higher education.

Dr. Thom
Apr 19, 20244 min read


FAFSA 2024 Update: What to do if you are still waiting on financial aid
If you are waiting to learn what kind of financial aid you may be receiving from colleges, here are our best tips on what can you do to.

Dr. Thom
Apr 12, 20243 min read


Fostering a Growth Mindset in our Children: The power of yet
With a growth mindset and a belief that skills can be developed over time, we can encourage our students to embrace challenges.

Bridget Williams Golden
Mar 29, 20244 min read


GEC Partners with Legato College Consulting and Welcomes New Consultant Kate Bittner
As part of a partnership with Legato College Consulting, GEC is excited to welcome Kate Bittner to the already impressive GEC team.

Dr. Thom
Mar 15, 20243 min read


Welcoming Butch Hamilton to the GEC Team
The GEC team is growing once again with the addition of university admissions and college counseling expert David "Butch" Hamilton.

Dr. Thom
Mar 1, 20242 min read


Life Lessons from the NFL Super Bowl LVIII Rosters
For the third year in a row, we analyzed the surprising educational backgrounds of players and coaches competing in Super Bowl LVII.

Dr. Thom
Feb 8, 20243 min read


How to File the FAFSA with Ease
Here’s our answers to some of our most common FAFSA questions as well as our personal tips on completing your FAFSA with ease.

Dr. Thom
Jan 19, 20244 min read


College Admissions Decision Season: How to help your teen respond to rejection
Parenting a teen when they receive a college admission rejection can be very difficult. Here’s our best advice.

Dr. Thom
Dec 15, 20234 min read


Welcoming Teege Mettille to the GEC Family
We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Teege Mettille as our newest Educational Consultant at GEC!

Dr. Thom
Dec 8, 20232 min read


College Application Fatigue is Real and This is What You Can Do About it
Feeling overwhelmed by college application fatigue? Discover effective strategies to navigate this daunting process and support your student

Dr. Thom
Nov 10, 20234 min read


College Admissions Decisions: Separating feedback from noise
We all need feedback - to know if we’re on the right track, to feel good about ourselves, and also to know how to improve and grow.

Bridget Williams Golden
Nov 3, 20233 min read


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.

Dr. Thom
Sep 22, 20232 min read


Welcoming Rosie Cannizzo to the GEC Family
We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Rosie Cannizzo as our newest Educational Consultant at GEC!

Dr. Thom
Sep 1, 20232 min read


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?

Dr. Thom
Aug 25, 20232 min read


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.

Jill Teeters
Aug 11, 20232 min read


Updated: Considering Greek Life when Visiting Colleges
Bridget is back with some updated information for anyone considering joining a greek letter organization.

Bridget Williams Golden
Aug 4, 20235 min read


The Reality of Collegiate Athletic and Dance Team Scholarships
Here's our best advice on searching for an affordable collegiate dance team experience.

Bridget Williams Golden
Jul 21, 20234 min read


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?

Bridget Williams Golden
Jun 30, 20234 min read


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.

Dr. Thom
Jun 16, 20233 min read
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