by Lee Norwood | Apr 19, 2026 | College Admissions
Every spring, families across the country ask the same question: Is an Ivy League education worth it? A recent article in The Atlantic took a deep dive into that topic and examined whether attending an Ivy League or highly selective university actually changes...
by Lee Norwood | Apr 2, 2026 | College Admissions
The Truth About College Success (And Why So Many Students Don’t Make It Back) By Annapolis College Consulting Spring semester is when reality sets in on college campuses. Students return from spring break and, for many freshmen, there is a quiet but important question...
by Lee Norwood | Mar 30, 2026 | College Admissions, News
Does Class Rank Matter in College Admissions? A recent article in The Capital Gazette highlighted a debate that continues to pop up in school districts across the country: Should high schools bring back class rank? I was quoted in the article because this question...
by Lee Norwood | Mar 22, 2026 | In The News, News
This is a conversation worth having and I had it with Bonnie Lippincott. BooksbyBonnieLippincot There are seasons in parenting that feel like a pivot point. College admissions is one of them. It starts subtly — a conversation about AP classes, a first campus visit, a...
by Lee Norwood | Jan 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Deferred? Waitlisted? Here’s Your 2026 Game Plan (With School-Specific Tips for NC State, UNC, Duke & Wake) So you got deferred or waitlisted, take a breath, don’t hold yours. This isn’t game over. It’s an opportunity to prove you’re still all in. Your next...
