Alison Merzel
Questions to ask if you are a Jewish student applying to college
My colleagues and I are getting many questions from rightfully concerned Jewish families about how to approach the college admissions...
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Alison Merzel
Nov 2, 20234 min read
Jews on Campus - Where Will They Be Safe?
The Anti-Defamation League has reported a 400% increase in antisemitic activity since October 7, and the news headlines continue to...
Alison Merzel
Mar 9, 20222 min read
School Spotlight: University of Dayton
I had the good fortune of being able to visit UD on an unusually warm and beautiful February day. I was extremely impressed with the...
Alison Merzel
Aug 27, 20202 min read
School Spotlight: University of Denver
As the city of Denver has experienced tremendous population growth over the last decade (about 20%), so too has the interest in the...
Alison Merzel
Apr 28, 20202 min read
School Spotlight: Purdue University
Sure, everyone knows that Purdue is in the Big 10, but unless you embark on the exciting drive down I-65 between Columbus and Chicago,...
Alison Merzel
Feb 4, 20201 min read
Visit campus from the comfort of your couch
Visiting a campus is going to give you the best sense of whether you can picture yourself as a student at that school. However, if you...
Alison Merzel
Nov 26, 20191 min read
A Buckeye Butterball
While The Ohio State Buckeyes have many traditions, did you know that one of the largest is their annual Thanksgiving dinner, which is...
Alison Merzel
Nov 18, 20193 min read
Take the time to document your college visits
Throughout the college application process, you are going to be considering many factors -selectivity/potential for admission,...
Alison Merzel
Oct 23, 20191 min read
CSI: Campus Visit
No, not CSI as in Crime Scene Investigation, but College Scene Investigation. The Campus Visit is indeed an investigation of a particular...
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