by Lee Norwood | Apr 11, 2025 | College Admissions
Let’s be real here—college admissions today isn’t what it used to be. Like I say to Gen X, “this s not your father’s Oldsmobile. “It’s more competitive, more confusing, and yes, more expensive. So it’s no surprise that more and more families...
by Austin Curwen | Apr 2, 2025 | Senior Year
Undergraduate Business By Austin Curwen, Annapolis College Consulting A big part of working with students as a college advisor is conversations about interests and where this may lead in terms of college majors and programs. Some things like nursing, engineering and...
by Lee Norwood | Apr 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Junior Year: The One That Matters Most by Lee Norwood Let’s cut to the chase. You’ve heard it before: Every year of high school is important. Sure. But if we’re being real? Junior year is the MVP. I’m Lee Norwood with College Sharks/Annapolis College Consulting—and...
by Lee Norwood | Mar 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ways to Finance Your Education: How do you get money for college? The most money you will ever get toward the cost of your education is from the institution itself. Securing Merit aid stands out as the most effective strategy to reduce the overall cost. To explore...
by Lee Norwood | Mar 20, 2025 | highly selective
At Annapolis College Consulting, we’re thrilled to share the top five (and a half) criteria highly selective colleges employ in their holistic admissions review. Please note that mere mortals go to college every day. These points are for those...
by Lee Norwood | Mar 20, 2025 | Testing
College Sharks Digital Test Prep Mar 17 Written By Jacqueline Pollina If you’re preparing for the digital SAT, you’ve likely heard about Desmos, the powerful graphing calculator built directly into the Bluebook testing platform. While Desmos is incredibly...
by Lee Norwood | Mar 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
A college deferral from an early decision or early action school can feel discouraging—especially if it’s your dream school. But take a deep breath. A deferral means you still have a chance! The admissions team saw potential in your application and will reevaluate it...
by Lee Norwood | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
At College Sharks, we’re always tracking the latest trends in higher education to help students and parents make informed decisions. One of the biggest debates right now? Grade inflation. A recent report from a Yale economist revealed that nearly 80% of grades awarded...
by Lee Norwood | Mar 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Home / Dorm Room Essentials / College Dorm Shower and Bathroom Essentials: Must-Haves for 2025 Dorm Room Essentials College Dorm Shower and Bathroom Essentials: Must-Haves for 2025 Wow! The excitement and challenges of moving into a dorm. It’s important to pack the...
