by Lee Norwood | Oct 10, 2025 | Campus Tours
Your 10th grader is just months away from junior year—prime college-planning territory. One of the best ways to get a head start? Visiting colleges. Touring schools helps your teen figure out what they want (and don’t want) in their future campus. Exploring campuses...
by Lee Norwood | Oct 9, 2025 | Paying For College
Here’s how it works: the FAFSA calculates your Student Aid Index (SAI), which schools use to determine eligibility for federal need-based aid like Pell Grants, federal student loans, and Work-Study. Some colleges also use that same FAFSA data to award their own aid....
by Lee Norwood | Oct 9, 2025 | Testing
Why Doesn’t My Child’s GPA “Match” His or Her SAT®/ACT® Score? Nov 16 Written By Jacqueline Pollina I work with many student-athletes, some of whom excel in cross-country. I have asked these cross-country runners if they would run the 100m race...
by Lee Norwood | Oct 7, 2025 | College Admissions
Do I Need a College Counselor? 7 Reasons Families Choose Annapolis College Consulting As the college admissions process becomes more competitive, complex, and costly, more families are asking: “Do we need a college counselor?” At Annapolis College Consulting, we...
by guestblogger | Oct 5, 2025 | College Admissions
Today, I’m excited to interview Lee Norwood, founder of Annapolis College Consulting and a leader in college advising. Lee has worked with hundreds of students and visited countless colleges, helping families navigate the college application process with less stress....
by Lee Norwood | Sep 21, 2025 | Financial Aid, Paying For College, Uncategorized
Trends in College Tuition College tuition has long been a hot-button issue in the United States, and recent data reveals a complex landscape of rising sticker prices, shifting net costs, and evolving student debt patterns. As families grapple with affordability and...
by Lee Norwood | Aug 10, 2025 | Essays
Essays are a huge part of the college admissions process. At Annapolis College Consulting and College Sharks, Marcy Cowan leads the charge as we help students find their unique voice for their personal statement. Marcy brings a wealth of experience and passion to...
by Lee Norwood | Aug 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s go time! Junior year of high school is your moment to shine and gear up for college admissions. This is the year colleges will take a close look at, so make every grade count. Expect to push yourself with AP, Honors, and IB courses, but also find time to...
by Lee Norwood | Jul 23, 2025 | Videos
When should parents help their high schoolers with College Applications? Should kids stay in-state or out-of-state for college? Private or public schools? What are some of the top things that colleges look for in applicants? Is it better for your kid’s...
by Lee Norwood | Jul 18, 2025 | Videos
College Sharks Lee Norwood on being ourselves, standing out, and not worrying so much through the college applications process. Business owner of College Sharks Lee Norwood helps break down the complexities of college admissions for thousands of college...
