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Find the school that is ranked #1 for YOU
Rankings are essentially a marketing tool for colleges and universities - you can find a ranking for just about anything: "Most Wired...

Alison Merzel
Jun 17, 20202 min read


School Spotlight: Drexel University
If you are looking for a career-focused degree situated on a thriving urban campus, look no further than Drexel University in...

Alison Merzel
Jun 12, 20202 min read


Access. Information. Education. For All.
As a white woman who was raised in an upper middle class family in a predominately white neighborhood, I cannot claim to know what it...

Alison Merzel
Jun 4, 20202 min read
School Spotlight: University of Richmond
If anyone has had the chance to hear Gil Villanueva speak about the university for which he is VP and Dean of Admissions, you can...

Alison Merzel
May 27, 20202 min read


COVID-19 Doesn't Define You
As high school juniors are preparing to write college essays, of course the novel coronavirus is top of mind. Every single one of us has...

Alison Merzel
May 21, 20202 min read
School Spotlight: Tulane University
Tulane has become a very hot school in recent years, joining the ranks of the most selective universities with an acceptance rate of only...

Alison Merzel
May 7, 20202 min read


More COVID-19 testing updates
I have been listening to several presentations by test preparation companies regarding the latest updates to standardized testing, so...

Alison Merzel
Apr 29, 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
Apr 28, 20202 min read


Test Optional is not Test Blind
As so many colleges and universities announce that they will adopt a test optional admissions policy for this fall, you may be wondering...

Alison Merzel
Apr 27, 20202 min read


Remember, college is a journey and this is just one stop
Without question, this is a difficult time. So much has been lost or taken away, and while this is true for everyone in some way, it...

Alison Merzel
Apr 23, 20202 min read


Waitlist Status and COVID-19
Are you wondering about your waitlist status in light of COVID-19? Geography may play a larger role in your chances of getting a coveted...

Alison Merzel
Apr 20, 20201 min read


Admissions with or without the SAT or ACT: What does this mean for you?
It seems like every day we hear a new announcement about the SAT and ACT - cancelled test dates have prompted many schools to announce a...

Alison Merzel
Apr 16, 20203 min read


School Spotlight: University of Michigan
While the rivalry between The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines may be legendary, there is much to admire about the school...

Alison Merzel
Apr 14, 20202 min read


College Admissions & COVID: What schools are saying
By participating in multiple Zoom calls, I have heard from several Admissions Directors over the past couple of weeks and wanted to share...

Alison Merzel
Apr 7, 20203 min read


School Spotlight: University of Oregon
A bright spot of being stuck at home is the generosity of Admissions Directors, who are agreeing to speak with educational consultants...

Alison Merzel
Apr 6, 20202 min read


Tips for researching colleges from home - Part 3
Last week I gave you some suggestions for researching colleges for academic and social fit. Building an appropriate college list requires...

Alison Merzel
Mar 30, 20202 min read


Tips for researching colleges from home - Part 2
Earlier this week I provided some insight into how schools look at your academic aptitude and I provided a resource for researching...

Alison Merzel
Mar 25, 20202 min read


School Spotlight: Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD)
Did you know that CCAD offers 12 BFA programs and has the top illustration program in the midwest? Here are some other fun facts about...

Alison Merzel
Mar 24, 20202 min read


Tips for researching colleges from home - Part 1: Academic Fit
While visiting a campus in person is certainly going to give you the best idea as to whether you can see yourself enrolling as a student...

Alison Merzel
Mar 23, 20203 min read


School Spotlight: Bowling Green State University
I had the opportunity to hear from Adrea Spoon, Director of Admissions at BGSU last week and was impressed by some of the exciting things...

Alison Merzel
Mar 17, 20201 min read
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