Dr. Thom
Identical Twins but Identical Applicants?
How colleges consider twins who apply is a great example of the power of a holistic admissions review.
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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
- May 21, 2021
- 2 min
Stepping Upward: The symbolism of graduations
May is a big month as high school seniors become high school graduates. We simply could not be more proud of our GEC seniors.
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Dr. Thom
- May 7, 2021
- 2 min
Of Colleges and Cheeseburgers
How can we rewrite the myth that there is one perfect college out there for you? With cheeseburgers of course.
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Chris Ream
- Apr 30, 2021
- 3 min
What Was Your College Application Process Like?
The dynamics of the college search may have changed, but the principles of choosing a college wisely, are still the same.
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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 16, 2021
- 2 min
The Going-to-College Movie in Your Head
Students have a movie playing in their heads about what college will be like. Their job is to determine if the film is fantasy sci fi.
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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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Chris Ream
- Apr 2, 2021
- 2 min
A View From Inside the Admissions Office: Why your story matters
Applications can say a lot about a student, or they can say very little. Students need to tell their story in their application.
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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
- Mar 19, 2021
- 4 min
Moving From Passenger to Driver: an antidote for college search procrastination
Is your teen procrastinating in their college search? A proper mindset is key to take that vital first step to living a proactive life.
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Dr. Thom
- Mar 12, 2021
- 6 min
Annual GEC Guide to High School Course Selection: Charting the Course
It’s course selection season again and we’re back with our guide to helping your student chart their academic pathway through high school.
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Dr. Thom
- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
Welcoming Chris Ream to the GEC Family
I am excited to announce we are growing our practice with the hiring of Chris Ream as an Educational Consultant with GEC.
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Dr. Thom
- Mar 5, 2021
- 5 min
The Admissions Factory Part II: The de-standardization of college admissions
This past year saw an unprecedented shift toward test-optional admissions policies. How did we get here and what does it mean for students?
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Dr. Thom
- Feb 26, 2021
- 3 min
What Blocks Authenticity in College Applications: The Editor on Our Shoulders
Telling your authentic story through your college application takes courage, and it doesn’t just happen on cue. It takes practice.
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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
- Feb 5, 2021
- 3 min
A Super Bowl-Sized Lesson in Educational Diversity
What can we learn from analyzing the college backgrounds of the players and coaches in Super Bowl LV? Turns out, a lot.
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Dr. Thom
- Jan 29, 2021
- 4 min
Mastering the Admissions Interview
Admissions interviews are a great way to tell your story in the college search process. Here are some of our simple tips for mastering them.
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Dr. Thom
- Jan 22, 2021
- 2 min
And Yet the Dawn is Theirs
This week, we were inspired by the words of Amanda Gorman. She reminds us why we work in education and the power each young person holds.
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