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Flourish Coaching Podcast: Tips for College-Bound Neurodiverse Students with Jessica Nelson
July 30, 2024
In this episode, Lisa and Jessica discuss: The three types of college support services for neurodiverse students. Recognizing what support services your student used in high school including invisible supports they may need to be successful. How to assess the quality of disability services at colleges. Preparing your neurodiverse teen for independence and self-advocacy.
6 College Admissions Trends to Watch in 2024
February 2, 2024
Understanding the landscape of college admissions — and the ongoing shifts in that landscape — can help you manage your expectations and better navigate your college application experience. Here are 5 trends to keep an eye on in the coming year, according to admission experts.
7 College Admissions Trends to Watch in 2023
February 6, 2023
Where will you get into college in 2023? Here are 7 trends that might affect college admissions in the coming year, according to admission experts.
NH Public Universities prohibited from using affirmative action since 2012
June 29, 2023
DURHAM, NH — The University of New Hampshire is the flagship school of the state’s public education system and since 2012 it’s been barred from using preferential treatment in college admissions due to state law.
Top of the class: A look at Louisiana valedictorians from 20 years ago; where are they now?
May 7, 2023
The Advocate's features staff tracked down 17 valedictorians from Louisiana high schools from the class of 2003 to see how their lives have gone since they graduated high school 20 years ago.
College Counselor Weighs in on Stressful Admissions Process for Incoming Freshmen
March 30, 2023
It’s admissions time for colleges and universities and some students who are applying this year appear to be having a rougher go at it than others have in previous years.
Flourish Coaching Podcast: Finding College Campuses that Fit Your Teen
February 7, 2023
Your teen will go to college to both live and learn, so it’s important to find a campus that is a good social fit along with academic programs and financial aid offerings to match your student. How do you tell which colleges might be a good match for your high school student?
The Ins and Outs of College for Neurodivergent Homeschoolers
October 20, 2023
Are you homeschooling a unique learner? Are you homeschooling a high schooler? Are you worried about creating transcripts? Does the thought of college applications make you break it into a cold sweat? Are you looking for practical tips and strategies for making the college application process easier? If so, you're going to love today's episode. Please welcome Jessica Nelson from Collegewise.
CNBC Television: Video Interview
April 26, 2022
CNBC's Scott Cohn joins Shep Smith to report on the increasing level of competition to get into the nation's universities as applications soar, post-pandemic.
An Interview With 2022 EICC Award Winner: Jennifer Martin
March 15, 2022
Since 2020, Reach Higher, Common App and Collegewise have partnered with the College Football Playoff Foundation to recognize the outstanding work of high school counselors with the annual Excellence In College Counseling (EICC) Award.
More Students Are Taking Optional SAT and ACT, Hoping to Stand Out
July 1, 2022
Record competition for college admissions and varying testing policies push more high school students to test
Will the Fall of ‘Roe’ Change the College-Going Landscape?
June 22, 2022
The Supreme Court’s decision on Friday to overturn Roe. v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the cases that defined abortion as a constitutional right, will negatively affect many students’ ability to attend and finish college in the years to come.
Scripps National News: Pandemic changing parts of the college admissions process potentially long-term
December 23, 2021
College admissions experts don't think every college will keep the SAT and ACT optional but say there is a lot of data pointing to that colleges can build really strong
Nerd Wallet: 5 Things to Consider When Picking a College in the COVID-19 Era
December 23, 2021
Colleges have faced innumerable challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. And the way they've responded to those issues should influence how prospective students evaluate them.
WGN9 Chicago: Expert advice on navigating the changing college application process
October 29, 2021
Advice from Casey Near, Executive Director of Counseling at Collegewise.
WBTV Charlotte, NC: Good Question: How can you make your college application stand out?
October 5, 2021
If it’s not the test score that’s going to get you into school XY or Z, what is it going to be based on?
Washington Parent: 5 Things to Avoid in College Essays
September 30, 2021
While it might be frustrating to think that you can’t write an essay guaranteed to be a hit with any admissions officer, avoiding these five ways to go wrong will
Spectrum News 13 Orlando: Preparing for College Admissions
June 18, 2021
For today's in depth we have a deep dive into what soon-to-be college kids should be doing this summer to get ready for the future.
WDVM Washington: College admissions expert advises students to consider taking college standardized tests
September 26, 2021
Many colleges and universities are not requiring these standardized tests as a result of the pandemic, but admissions experts are advising students to consider still taking them.
Parents.com: How to Make the Best Financial Decision When Choosing a College
April 27, 2021
Finances play a big role for students and their families when choosing a college or university—because it is
Boston25 News: Will other schools in MA follow Northeastern’s lead requiring student vaccinations by fall?
April 7, 2021
Northeastern University has joined a small number of schools in the region that will require students to receive COVID-19 vaccinations before coming back to campus in the fall.
ABC15 Arizona: Helping students navigate college admissions and rejections
April 5, 2021
Tracking the state of education and a big week for high school seniors with Ivy League dreams.
Chicago WGN9: Midday Fix: Social Media in College Admissions
March 25, 2021
Advice for college bound students on spring cleaning their social media accounts.
CBS San Fransisco: College Applications Surge During Pandemic & Due To Optional Test Scores
March 22, 2021
The number of applications submitted to U.S. colleges and universities surged this year compared to last. Because of the pandemic, many schools made it optional whether to submit ACT and
Fox KTVU: Fewer first-generation applicants for college
March 18, 2021
SAN FRANSISCO, CA - Casey Near, Executive Director of Counseling from Collegewise, explains why there are fewer first-generation applicants for college in the past year.
Fox 11 Los Angeles: Are SAT and ACT Scores Really "Optional" for College Admission?
January 8, 2021
Dig in to how COVID has affected this years college applicants, and whether it's safe to leave the state to take a standardized test this spring.
FOX 32 Chicago: Managing the chaos of college applications during the pandemic
December 3, 2021
Casey Near, executive director of counseling for Collegewise, dishes out helpful tips for filling out college applications during the pandemic.
The Washington Post: Should you bring covid-19 into your college application essay?
October 17, 2020
You have been told the essays give you a chance to stand out. They are also designed to reveal how well you fit in. If you obsess over how much
NerdWallet: Gap Year - The Real Cost of Taking a Year Off
October 1, 2020
While a one-year wait might seem like the right decision for students who don’t want to study online or risk COVID-19 exposure, graduating a year later could cost $90,000 in
CNBC: Here’s how to get more financial aid for college amid the Covid-19 pandemic
September 30, 2020
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, many American families are under severe financial strain. Meanwhile, others are also facing a $40,000 college tuition bill.
Fox San Francisco: Video Interview
April 16, 2020
Claudine Wong with KTVU Fox 2 talked to a college counselor about why the pandemic could be putting off college for many students.
Chicago Tribune: With high school seniors’ lives upended by coronavirus, universities are loosening enrollment deadlines, but some colleges are ‘being stubborn’
March 30, 2020
Despite vast uncertainty over when their campuses can fully reopen, Illinois colleges continue to court prospective students, in some cases revising admissions deadlines and rolling out virtual tours to help
KENS5: 'Runway Course' helps students navigate the path to college during the pandemic
September 19, 2020
SAN ANTONIO — With countless high school seniors losing access to in-person meetings with their school counselors this year due to coronavirus and remote learning, a new free online class
Forbes: The Journey To College In The Age Of COVID-19
May 18, 2020
COVID-19 has turned the world, and the journey to college, upside down. High school instruction is now online. Grades have moved to pass/fail in many districts. Standardized test administrations have
CBS LA: Coronavirus And College: Complications Amid The Pandemic
March 22, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is causing students and employees to make big shifts in their everyday activities.
AP News: Coronavirus upends high school seniors’ college decisions
March 31, 2020
CHICAGO (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has made the nerve-wracking experience of picking a college all the more difficult for Illinois’ high school students as campus visits are canceled and
Wall Street Journal: Coronavirus Leaves Students and Colleges Playing Waiting Game
May 6, 2020
Incoming freshmen at Fordham University were told they had to decide by May 1 whether to accept the admission offers and send in their deposits.
Tribune Content Agency: College admissions and the COVID-19 pandemic
March 26, 2020
In the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, high school seniors and their families will receive the long-anticipated college admissions letters in the coming days.
Forbes: Not So Fast, Siri - Technology Won’t Replace School Counselors
February 28, 2020
The world of college admissions often gets boiled down to some combination of metrics and mechanics: GPAs. Test scores. Early Decision. Regular Decision. Yield. And here in 2020, all of
Boston: How to choose a college that’s right for you
February 28, 2020
By late February, most high school seniors who are planning to attend college in the fall have already submitted applications, and are waiting to find out where they will spend
AP News: ‘He’s shady’ - Ringleader in college scandal irritated others
March 13, 2019
For 25 years, William “Rick” Singer was in the business of helping high school students get into some of the country’s top colleges, gaining a reputation as a master salesman
Chicago Tribune: Recruiting college students to become more competitive
October 25, 2019
Aggressively recruiting transfers. Poaching students already committed to other schools. Financial aid incentives, priority housing, advanced course registration and other benefits for making early enrollment commitments.
Vanity Fair: Born on Third, Stealing Home, Paying Off the Ump - The Unhinged Greed of “Elite” College Cheats
March 13, 2019
“Ruh Ro!” That’s what Felicity Huffman wrote in an e-mail to William Rick Singer, the head of a private admissions-counseling firm, who allegedly helped Huffman’s daughter and dozens of other
Yahoo News: How to pick the right college when you can’t bribe your way in
March 14, 2019
Right now college acceptance (and rejection) letters are hitting mailboxes, and students everywhere are about to make the biggest decision of their lives: where to enroll for college.
USA Today: College admissions scandal involving Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin was a long time coming. Here's how the system got so rigged.
March 19, 2019
For a subset of the American public, the annual race to get into top-tier schools is marked by anxious teenagers, mountains of paperwork, and the occasional wealthy parent who makes
Union Bulletin: With most campus tours canceled, prospective students are booking viewings online
November 2, 2020
Like other high school seniors considering college applications, Samantha Seaboldt can’t make choices based on campus visits this fall.
KENS5: 'Runway Course' helps students navigate the path to college during the pandemic
September 19, 2020
SAN ANTONIO — With countless high school seniors losing access to in-person meetings with their school counselors this year due to coronavirus and remote learning, a new free online class
The Northwestern: Without fall seasons, high school athletes need to market themselves to college coaches
September 13, 2020
The hand you're dealt isn't always fair, but if there's one lesson coaches pound into their athletes, it's to make the most of the situation regardless.
NEWS10: With many colleges test-optional, students must stand out in other ways
September 16, 2020
ALBANY, N.Y. —As the high school class of 2021 begins their senior year, college applications are waiting to be filled out. But something that may not be needed this year
ABC-7: How high school students can pivot extracurricular activities amid Covid-19
September 9, 2020
WASHINGTON (ABC7) — While students everywhere adapt to a school year like no other, it’s a particularly stressful time for high-schoolers hoping to strengthen college applications with extracurricular activities, sports, or
WDVM: High school athletes look for ways to get noticed during a pandemic
August 27, 2020
(WDVM) — With the chance of not having their senior season, high school athletes look for ways to get noticed by colleges. Jordan Kanarek from Collegewise talks about the ways
The Davis Clipper: To Test Or Not To Test
August 21, 2020
FARMINGTON-In light of the pandemic, many colleges are waiving the ACT/SAT test requirement for admissions, leaving students to wonder if they should test or not. Collegewise, one of the nation's
Click On Detroit: How to get your student back on track to start the school year
August 20, 2020
The term “summer slide” refers to the academic skills students temporarily forget over the summer. This year, people are calling it the “COVID slide,” because it began all the way
NEWS4SA: High School Seniors: Be prepared for changes in college testing requirements
August 21, 2020
San Antonio — High school seniors -- there's important information you need to stay on top of involving college admission.
CBS News: The cost of taking a gap year amid a pandemic
July 29, 2020
Students have often been encouraged to take gap years between high school and college, but many graduates are reconsidering their options this year. Economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of
WJLA: COVID-19 learning loss leaves DC students racing to play catch up
August 7, 2020
WASHINGTON (ABC7) - Due to the pandemic, the abrupt switch to remote learning during the spring semester left many students without critical one-on-one time with teachers as well as the
Nerd Wallet: Gap Year - The Real Cost of Taking a Year Off
October 1, 2020
Taking a gap year could cost $90K in lost wages. But if you’re anxious about starting this fall, it might be worth it.
KVUE: Austin Learning Center offers tips as schools prepare to begin again with online instruction
July 28, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas — The new school year is rapidly approaching with many students starting off by learning from home.
The owner of Austin Learning Center, Becky Fliss, reached out to KVUE on Nextdoor to offer her advice for parents while they navigate online schooling.
Yahoo Finance: Should you take a college gap year amid the pandemic? 'Think twice,' NY Fed argues
July 14, 2020
Should college students consider taking a gap year as this coronavirus pandemic rages? NY Fed researchers say “think twice before delaying” in a new blog post.
Insider: Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic
May 27, 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic adding more uncertainty to the college admissions process, more high school seniors are getting into their dream schools.
Review Journal: Local grads bound for elite schools unsure if classes will be online
May 22, 2020
From the moment Dakyung “Demi” Lee set foot on the Yale University campus at age 10, she knew she’d found her dream school. When it came time to apply for
KRLD News Radio: Students Wonder What College Will Look Like This Fall
May 19, 2020
As students wrap up their high school careers with virtual graduation ceremonies and socially distanced parties, many of them are starting to wonder what college will look like in the fall.
WGN Radio: Wintrust Business Lunch with Terry Savage 5/11/20: College admission anxiety and the financial health of the state of Illinois
May 11, 2020
Casey Near, Executive Director of Counseling for Collegewise, joins guest-host Terry Savage to discuss the challenge of making decisions about college amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Detroit News: 'The unknowns' haunt college students, university officials alike
April 28, 2020
Heidi Garay was planning to visit Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University one more time to help her decide where she would attend college in the fall.
NBC Boston: New Survey Finds COVID-19 Will Keep Some Students From Enrolling in College This Fall
April 22, 2020
A survey by Simpson Scarborough finds 1 in 5 high school seniors are likely to not attend college in the fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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