It's actually not broken: What needs to change in US admissions (& you're implicated)
None of this is a surprise. Humans have always tried to beat the system, trying to find an easy way in (or out) of a difficult process. ...
US Admissions bribery scandal: My note to Parents & Students this morning
Dear Parents and Students, It's been an interesting morning that I hadn't expected but as I process and read am feeling positive. If you...
How to find out if your university is "financially fit"
This topic, very on-point and one of discussion throughout international higher education--from the US and Canada to Europe and over here...
Yoga and Rankings
I was just settling into a relaxing shoulder opener before class when I overheard two of my yoga buddies in the row behind me: --Well, I...
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We've got to stop checking boxes [in the application process]
This process is way too complicated and based on subjectivity to have an “arranged marriage" of ticked boxes and robotic responses. I...
Why haven’t we gotten it right on how to guide students beyond secondary school?
Until this type of “planning” is incorporated into the student’s curriculum in secondary school, it will continue to be something that...
Why every school should offer its students a career counseling & university guidance "inten
I’m finishing up preparing for a university guidance “bootcamp intensive" I’ll be running with the Canadian International School in...
A Welcome Calm in the University Admissions Process: Regular Decision
For those of you not involved or touched by the university admissions process—in particular that of the US—it may surprise you to read...
Translating the university "jargon" to understand the process better
I work with students coming from all different academic curricula and qualifications at the secondary school level--British A-levels,...
Learning life skills through the university admissions process
I’m a firm believer that the admissions process itself lends to a beautiful opportunity for the student to learn about herself, build...