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...
by Lee Norwood | Jan 23, 2026 | College Admissions
Lee Norwood featured on Next Level CEO EIN Newswire FL, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Lee Norwood, co-founder of College Sharks, is set to appear on Next Level CEO, where she will share her belief that every student deserves access to a college...
by Lee Norwood | Dec 10, 2025 | College Admissions
Many families begin reflecting on their experience at this stage when other students are sharing their college application results, especially if younger siblings will enter the process soon. One question we hear often: “What actually makes a great college counselor?”...
by Lee Norwood | Dec 2, 2025 | Paying For College
“We’ve taken care of you your whole life, but we have a future as well…” Navigating college decisions can be a whirlwind of excitement and anxiety, especially when finances enter the chat. Join Steve as he sheds light on balancing dreams with...
by Lee Norwood | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
We’ve all heard the term—Senioritis. It’s that infamous, end-of-high-school slump that hits many seniors when motivation takes a nosedive. Procrastination sets in, classes are skipped, and grades? Well, they often drop. But how big of a deal is Senioritis, really? And...
