Posts by Michael Trivette:

Orange County and the Question Every Applicant Asks: Is This a Good Place for College Admissions?

Posted on: 17 Nov 2025

Orange County stretches from the Anaheim Hills to the San Clemente coastline. As a result, that geographic range shows up directly in the county’s college admissions landscape. Families in Cypress or Fullerton face a different application environment than families in Laguna Beach. Nevertheless, all of them share one thing: a county where selective-college ambition runs […]

Employer Tuition Reimbursement for Online Degrees Explained

Posted on: 17 Nov 2025

Employer tuition reimbursement can dramatically reduce the cost of earning an online degree — yet many working adults never use it. In industries ranging from healthcare to logistics to technology, employers offer financial support specifically to help employees complete degrees aligned with workforce needs. If you are considering an online program while working full-time, understanding […]

The Most Common College Admissions Mistakes Columbus, Ohio Families Make and How to Avoid Them

Posted on: 16 Nov 2025

Columbus-area families are fortunate to have access to outstanding public and private high schools. Students from Bexley, New Albany, Upper Arlington, Dublin Coffman and Jerome, Olentangy Liberty, along with Columbus Academy, Wellington, Metro Early College High School, Columbus School for Girls, and other strong programs regularly earn admission to selective colleges nationwide. Yet despite these […]

Top High Schools in the Boulder, CO Area: How They Compare for College Admissions

Posted on: 13 Nov 2025

Boulder is a college town in the truest sense. It is built around the University of Colorado Boulder, and shaped by a research and technology economy. Families here operate in a market where degrees are the norm. That baseline raises the bar for what counts as a competitive transcript. The metro area spans two districts: […]

Jefferson County’s High Schools, Compared for College Admissions

Posted on: 10 Nov 2025

Jefferson County stretches from the office parks of Lakewood to the ridgelines above Evergreen, and its schools reflect that range. Families here choose among large zoned comprehensive high schools and a countywide lottery magnet. A handful of independent options round out the mix. Consequently, no single “Jeffco profile” exists for selective admissions offices to fall […]

Top High Schools in Anne Arundel County, MD: How They Compare for College Admissions

Posted on: 10 Nov 2025

If you are raising a college-bound student in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, you are operating in one of the most academically accomplished school districts on the East Coast. Anne Arundel County Public Schools serves more than 84,000 students across 19 high schools, spanning communities as different as the waterfront suburbs of Severna Park, the rapidly […]

Case Study: How a Boise Student Earned Admission to Georgia Tech and Duke

Posted on: 09 Nov 2025

College admissions outcomes for students in the Boise area can surprise families who assume that elite universities primarily draw from coastal or metropolitan pipelines. In reality, strong Boise students who build focused academic identities and apply strategically are often highly attractive to selective colleges seeking geographic and intellectual diversity. This case study highlights Evan, a […]

Top High Schools in Somerset County, NJ: How They Compare for College Admissions

Posted on: 07 Nov 2025

A County Shaped by Two Distinct Admissions Markets Somerset County, New Jersey sits at the center of the state’s central corridor. It stretches from the horse farms around Far Hills to the commercial density along Route 22. Families here choose among comprehensive public high schools, a nationally recognized charter school, and several long-established independent schools. […]