by Lee Norwood | Jun 22, 2023 | Videos
by Lee Norwood | Jun 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
25 Smart Strategies for Parents of College-Bound Teens How to Lower Family Stress and Take a Bite Out of College Admissions The college admissions process can feel like navigating shark-infested waters—stressful, overwhelming, and expensive. But take a deep...
by Lee Norwood | Jun 7, 2023 | Extra Curricular
Did you know that your student can only add 10 activities to their Common App and that they only have 100 characters to describe what they accomplished? That is NOT a lot of real estate to showcase your amazing student. 10 slots and only 100 characters is just not...
by Cori Dykman | Jun 1, 2023 | College Admissions, Extra Curricular, Junior Year
What are you passionate about? If you interview with an admissions counselor or attend an information session, this question will inevitably come up. But what do colleges really mean when they ask this question? How can you showcase your passions on your application?...
by Lee Norwood | May 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Discover how attending a military academy can provide a college education with significant financial support. It’s important for students to understand the rigorous and competitive nature of these programs. For students interested in both serving their...
by Lee Norwood | May 25, 2023 | College Admissions, highly selective, Junior Year
If applying for colleges was overwhelming before, ChatGPT, social media, the mental health crisis, test-optional admissions, rising tuition costs, fewer available spots, and admissions court cases have really upped the ante. To help us understand the possible impact...
by Lee Norwood | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
It is not uncommon for parents to express frustration about being penalized for saving for their child’s education and receiving a smaller aid package. Some young parents have even been advised by their friends not to save at all, as they will receive less...
by Lee Norwood | May 20, 2023 | College Admissions, Uncategorized
Our past students and student ambassadors give THE BEST ADVICE. Here are 16 of their tips every freshman should know. Go onto your student portal and apply for housing and find out ways to search for a roommate (they usually have a page or insta). Do not...
by Lee Norwood | May 15, 2023 | Campus Tours
LOCAL STORIESJULY 26, 2022 Daily Inspiration: Meet Lee Norwood Today we’d like to introduce you to Lee Norwood & Alicia Blake Hi Lee, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share...
by Adriane Donkers | May 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Accommodations in College by Adriane Donkers, IEC Annapolis College Consulting/College Line/Application Blueprint Students diagnosed with a physical or learning disability or mental illness may wonder if they can attend college. In short, the answer is absolutely, but...
