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So you want to be a doctor…

Welcome to the second installment of College Transitions’ “So you want to be a…” series. Designed to help career-minded high school students think intelligently about their postsecondary journeys, these blogs will look at the financial, academic, and personal factors one should consider when exploring various professions. Do I need...

Andrew invited as contributing author

Andrew was recently invited to contribute a chapter to the International Handbook for Policy Research in School-Based Counseling. Andrew’s chapter will focus on using statistical methodologies and existing datasets to address relevant policy questions. Springer Publishing will release the book next year.

Five things you can do without on your college application

So much misinformation about the college admissions process is transmitted through the “you have to do x, y, and z” admonitions of peers, relatives, media outlets, and message boards. The items on this list tend to cause students and parents undue stress and, in the end, add little-to-no value...

The Case for College Admissions Consulting

As college admission consultants, we are aware of the negative labels attached to our profession. In a field occasionally described as exorbitant, unregulated, and even predatory, we work hard to demonstrate the value of our service, as well as our commitment to the students we guide. Although the rapid rise of...

Michael Presents at College Board’s Prepárate Conference

Michael served as a panelist at “Prepárate: Educating Latinos for the Future of America,” a conference sponsored by the College Board bringing together policy makers, higher education researchers, K-12 administrators and other key stakeholders in an effort to increase college access and completion for latino students. Audience members asked Michael...

Is There a Private School Advantage in College Admissions?

Prior to the 1920s, attendance at a top-flight prep school was nothing less than a prerequisite for admission into an Ivy League college.

What students should know about the new SAT

This past week, College Board president, David Coleman, announced plans for a major SAT overhaul. The new SAT, which will be introduced in 2016, aims to realign with the “work of our high schools” and more accurately assess what students should be learning before college. Much of the commentary...

College Transitions cited in Newsday

College Transitions was recently cited in Newsday for its “consumer savvy” blog series. You can read the article here.

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