by Austin Curwen | May 1, 2022 | College Admissions, Uncategorized
The college essay is an important part of your application. Your test scores and grades provide the admissions officer insight into your…well…test scores and grades. Some consider these numbers an indicator of your readiness for the “rigors” of college...
by guestblogger | Apr 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
by Adriane Donkers, ACC Counselor If you are a high school homeschooler, you may be wondering how you should be helping your student prepare for college and college applications. One of the biggest concerns of homeschool families is whether their student will be...
by Lee Norwood | Apr 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Annapolis College Consulting’s Lee Norwood to speak at International Conference- Pivoting to Work with Post-COVID Generation Z April 6, 2022, Severna Park, Md- Lee Norwood, owner and Director of Student Success at Annapolis College Consulting, LLC has been invited to...
by guestblogger | Mar 29, 2022 | Essays
The Common App folks recently announced that, for the 2022-23 application cycle, essay prompts will remain the same as last year. Article by Marcie Cowan Following is the full set of essay prompts for the coming admissions cycle: Some students have a background,...
by Lee Norwood | Mar 14, 2022 | Student Life, Uncategorized
Carol Dweck: A Summary of Growth and Fixed Mindsets Reading Time: 7 minutes There are two main mindsets we can navigate life with: growth and fixed. Having a growth mindset is essential for success. In this post, we explore how to develop the right mindset for...
by Cori Dykman | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Test anxiety can be a debilitating and stressful experience. As a student, you may be feeling frustrated by your inability to calm yourself down and put your test preparation to good use. As a parent, you might be feeling at a loss in your abilities to provide helpful...
by Lee Norwood | Dec 19, 2021 | Junior Year, Sophomore Year, Uncategorized
One of my favorite Annapolis traditions is Graduation Day at the U.S. Naval Academy. Every year, we gather on porches, boats, benches, and grassy fields to watch the Blue Angels soar overhead. The deafening roar that follows is a powerful reminder of the speed of...
by Lee Norwood | Dec 14, 2021 | Senior Year, Uncategorized
Watch Video Wednesday, April 22, Lee Norwood, owner of Annapolis College Consulting spoke to Ann Wilson Brennan of Ann’s Social Media & Marketing. Lee has as very important message for parents and students, “Don’t panic!” In this episode...
by Lee Norwood | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
The transition to college is not always easy. It is hard and it can be lonely at times. Many students end up transferring but there are others who decide to stay and give it a go. We reached out to students to share their stories to help other students experiencing...
by Lee Norwood | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Networking is a key life skill and one that can start in high school. It all comes down to connections in life and as a high school or college student there are plenty of opportunities for growing your network locally at first. Lee Norwood shares her top five tips for...
