Doctors were not sure if Declan would make it to his third birthday. Thankfully, this fighter proved them wrong!

GEC Consultant Chris Ream finds a grand example of a modern comprehensive public university in his visit to North Carolina State University.

We join our GEC families as they celebrate their graduating seniors during this joyous time of the year.

Students often worry about being denied at their dream college. They should be worried about enrolling at a college that doesn’t value them.

We give the same advice to our sons that we give to our client families though our client families probably listen to us more.

Planning and preparation make campus visits an impactful tool to determine which schools are the right fit for you.

GEC Consultant Jen England describes her visit to a school we love, Siena College in Loudonville, New York.

As our oldest son turns 17, Bridget shares her thoughts on what it all means - as a parent and as an educator.

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.

In the world of college admissions, there are tons of myths that simply are not true, and they often lead to bad decisions.

Even though we work with teenagers all day, it definitely takes some effort to stay in touch (or something approximating it).

We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Jen England as our newest Educational Consultant at GEC!

Who says “you can’t go home again?” as the Golden family revisits the familiar campus of Purdue University.

What can you do with a teen that habitually procrastinates on their assignments? We're here to help.

We are often asked how parents can help their students with academic-related stress. Here are our best tips and guidance.

So your student is getting lots of mail from colleges and “honors” programs? How did they get your student’s info and what does it mean?

This simple tech tip holds the key to the overwhelm and stress your student is experiencing.

After attending hundreds of college fairs as an admissions representative, it hits differently when you attend one as a parent.

When you hire a plumber, you mostly know what to expect. But what can you expect if you hire an educational consultant?

We are anticipating continued shifting in college admissions in 2022. Here’s the trends we will be monitoring.