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Keys to Writing a Winning College Essay

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 06/05/20

The first half of 2020 has proven to be quite a challenging time for our global community, bringing with it unprecedented health, personal, and economic hardships. As a wave of change and uncertainty sweeps through our daily lives, it can become ...
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Intentionality in the College Search Process

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 05/22/20

When it comes time to think about college, it’s important to slow down and think about why you would like to attend college and engage in conscious decision-making ...
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How to Find the Best College Fit

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 05/04/20

Spring is a time when college planning is very top-of-mind for many rising high school seniors and parents. While this can be an expansive conversation in a normal ...
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Uncertainty Compounded in the College Admission Process

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 03/31/20

Under normal circumstances, the college admission process is most dynamic during the month of April. In years past, colleges and universities would have revealed ...
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You're In. Now What? Strategies For Evaluating Enrollment Options

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 03/11/20

Throughout the month of March, high school seniors will learn the outcome of their college applications ranging from offers of admission to letters informing them of ...
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Financial Aid Webinar: Who Gets What and Why?

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 02/26/20

Now is the time of year when offers of admission will start to arrive for college applicants. It's a very exciting time for Seniors! Very soon after, you'll also ...
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College vs University [And Other Higher Education Institutions]

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 01/07/20

Sorting through educational options can be like making a selection from diverse menu offerings at a great restaurant. You can order fish or steak. What about chicken ...
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Life After the PSAT: Making the Most of Your PSAT Results

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 12/18/19

Winter is a time of important revelations for students in the college planning process. For many high school Juniors, the release of PSAT results will start to give ...
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Tips and Strategies for a Successful College Admission Interview

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 12/12/19

The impressions we make in life are important as we meet people, seek new opportunities and build relationships. In fact, good impressions can make a big difference ...
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Managing College Expectations

By: Peter Van Buskirk | 12/04/19

As they enter the college admission process, most students hold tight to “dream” schools that they believe would be ideal fits for them. Few, however, truly question ...
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