College Visits

Tufts University – The Best of Both Worlds

Tufts' Mascot Jumbo I have a small piece of acquired wisdom I pass on to my children - if they love a school they are visiting even when the weather is awful, they are likely to really love the school. We had that experience at Tufts University today.   It was around 107 [...]

2018-09-13T17:00:18+00:00July 21st, 2013|College Visits|Comments Off on Tufts University – The Best of Both Worlds

Why I Love Middlebury College

I cannot hide my enthusiasm for Middlebury College.  Despite its reputation as "Club Midd," appealing to the scions of the wealthy, the school’s commitment to raising "citizens of the world" -- with its renowned foreign language programs, amazing study abroad programs, and strong liberal and fine arts curriculum -- wins me over every time (I [...]

2018-09-13T17:00:18+00:00July 21st, 2013|College Visits|Comments Off on Why I Love Middlebury College

Second Stop: Skidmore College

Skidmore's Lucy Scribner Library At the other end of the college campus spectrum, I visited Skidmore College in beautiful Saratoga Springs, New York.   Although I missed the last tour of the day, I procured a campus map at the Admissions Office and went on my own self-guided tour.   Known as an [...]

2018-09-13T17:00:18+00:00July 19th, 2013|College Visits|Comments Off on Second Stop: Skidmore College

University of Rochester – The Jewel on the Genesee River

The Rochester Library The University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, was a pleasant surprise.   The students and staff were helpful and friendly.  When I showed up for my tour, I even received a free t-shirt–a first on my many college tours.   Our student guide was incredibly enthusiastic [...]

2018-09-13T17:00:18+00:00July 19th, 2013|College Visits|Comments Off on University of Rochester – The Jewel on the Genesee River

Road Trip

Although things have been quiet for a few weeks, I’m about to become very busy.  This morning, I am driving east with my husband and two teenagers to visit many colleges and, hopefully, experience a little East Coast and Smoky Mountain flavor.   The colleges we will visit are: […]

2018-09-13T17:00:18+00:00July 16th, 2013|College Visits|Comments Off on Road Trip

4 Ways High School Seniors Can Use the Summer Months to Get Ahead on the College Application Process

College visits are a great summer activity for high school seniors For those of you with rising high school seniors, these few months of summer are the cherished calm before the storm. While rising seniors will take most of their summers relaxing, there are some good ways you can help [...]

2018-09-13T17:00:18+00:00June 25th, 2013|College News|Comments Off on 4 Ways High School Seniors Can Use the Summer Months to Get Ahead on the College Application Process
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