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On the Road Again – Guilford College
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On the Road Again – Guilford College
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On the Road Again – Guilford College

On the Road Again – Guilford College Beautiful Guilford College is a Quaker institution located on 350 acres in Guilford, North Carolina. With its emphasis on undergraduates, Guilford’s 1200 students benefit from small classes with an average class size of 13. More than 85 percent of Guilford’s students live on campus for all four years. But there are factors that set Guilford apart from other small liberal arts colleges, including the fact that during the Civil War it was a [...]

By Terry|2023-11-01T16:44:25+00:00November 1st, 2023|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, North Carolina, university|Tags: admissions, college, college admissions, college visits, education, freshman, high school, LiberalArts|

On the Road Again – Elon University!
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On the Road Again – Elon University!
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On the Road Again – Elon University!

On the Road Again – Elon University - This leading liberal arts university is located on a stunning campus, 45 minutes from Raleigh/Durham, 2.5 hours from the mountains and three hours from the beach. The 6300 undergrads enjoy Division 1 sports, Greek life and community service. With classes capped at 33, students get a lot of individualized attention and opportunities to participate in class discussions. Here are some other highlights: Elon Experiences: Experiential learning underpins Elon’s philosophy toward education with the [...]

By Terry|2023-05-04T22:31:52+00:00May 4th, 2023|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, North Carolina|Tags: admissions, college, college visits, collegeadmissions, education, Elon, Experiential Learning, high school, high school. college tours, LiberalArts, North Carolina|

On the Road Again! North Carolina State University!
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On the Road Again! North Carolina State University!
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On the Road Again! North Carolina State University!

On the Road Again! North Carolina State University - North Carolina State University, a public research university of 25,000 students, is in Raleigh, North Carolina on a beautiful campus of over 2,000 acres. The university has a mix of historic and modern buildings, with the iconic red-brick structures being a hallmark of NC State’s architecture. With a history dating back to 1887, NC State is one of the oldest and largest universities in the state of North Carolina. NC State [...]

By Terry|2023-04-18T21:09:47+00:00April 18th, 2023|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, freshman, high school, North Carolina, university|Tags: admissions, college, college admissions, college visits, education, engineering, freshman, high school, public university|

On the Road Again! Wrexham Glyndwr University
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On the Road Again! Wrexham Glyndwr University
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On the Road Again! Wrexham Glyndwr University

On the Road Again! Wrexham Glyndwr University – Dating back to 1887, the university began as the Wrexham School of Science and Art. Located in northeast Wales, the university now has four campuses with 6500 students and is known for its dedication to student welfare and affordability both in terms of tuition costs and cost of living. Here are some of the highlights: Career oriented – The University is interested in each of its students having a career ready degree, [...]

By Terry|2022-06-28T21:23:16+00:00June 28th, 2022|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, GlobalWales, high school, StudyinWales, UK, Uncategorized, university|Tags: admissions, college visits, collegeadmissions, diversity, education, GlobalWales, GreatBritain, StudyinWales, UK, university|

On the Road Again! University of South Wales

On the Road Again! University of South Wales – The University of South Wales is the largest university in Wales. This thriving, modern university has a reputation for excellent teaching, a growing recognition for international research excellence, first-class facilities and outstanding student support. All courses are designed with post-graduation work in mind and many lead to professional accreditation. Here are some of the highlights: Campuses – The University of South Wales has five campuses, each with a distinct character. The [...]

By Terry|2022-05-26T23:38:35+00:00May 26th, 2022|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, freshman, GlobalWales, high school, StudyinWales, UK, Uncategorized, university|Tags: admissions, college, college admissions, college visits, education, film, GlobalWales, GreatBritain, high school, sports, StudyinWales, TV, UK, university|

On the Road Again! Cardiff University
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On the Road Again! Cardiff University
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On the Road Again! Cardiff University

On the Road Again! Cardiff University – Founded in 1883, Cardiff University is one of Britain's leading research universities. Here are some of the highlights: The capital city – Cardiff University has a student body of 33,000 and is situated in the heart of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, with a population of about 480,000. Cardiff is one of the UK’s most affordable student cities. How many cities have a castle right in the center? The castle adds to [...]

By Terry|2022-05-21T18:08:00+00:00May 21st, 2022|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, freshman, GlobalWales, high school, StudyinWales, UK, university|Tags: admissions, college, college visits, collegeadmissions, education, freshman, GlobalWales, GreatBritain, high school, high school. college tours, StudyinWales, UK, university|

On the Road Again! Paul Smith’s College
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On the Road Again! Paul Smith’s College
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On the Road Again! Paul Smith’s College

Paul Smith’s College – With a gorgeous campus of over 14,000 acres, Paul Smith’s College is the only college in the Adirondack Park and is often called the College of the Adirondacks. It is located within easy distance of Lake Placid and Saranac Lake and not far from Montreal. With under 800 students, there is plenty of room for everyone to explore. Here are some of the highlights: Learning by doing – Paul Smith’s offers many of the traditional majors [...]

By Terry|2022-03-26T14:41:13+00:00March 24th, 2022|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, New York, university|Tags: adirondack, admissions, college, college visits, collegeadmissions, education, forestry, freshman, high school, high school. college tours, LiberalArts, sustainability, university|

On the Road Again! University of San Francisco

On the Road Again! University of San Francisco – Location, location, location! Full disclosure – I love San Francisco! There are such charming neighborhoods and iconic landmarks. Of course, like anywhere, it is not perfect, but the University of San Francisco is located in an area that is about as perfect as it gets. On a hill overlooking the city and the San Francisco Bay, this compact and beautiful campus is one to see. With four bus stops on [...]

By Terry|2022-03-11T18:54:10+00:00March 11th, 2022|Categories: California, College Admission, college admissions, college tours, college visits, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, San Francisco, university|Tags: admissions, California, college, college admissions, college visits, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, San Francisco, university|

Back on the College Tour Trail!

It has been more than 18 months since my last college tour. Like many people, I had flights booked but then the pandemic hit the US and that university tour to Wales just didn’t happen (but it is rescheduled, thankfully!). But, I am back on the college tour trail with my first stop being Sweet Briar College in Virginia. What a gem of a school! Here are some of the highlights of my trip (and by the way, all students, [...]

By Terry|2021-11-12T16:57:24+00:00November 12th, 2021|Categories: College Admission, college admissions, college tours, college visits, Common App, coronavirus, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, university, womens college|

The Dreaded Personal Statement – Part Two
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The Dreaded Personal Statement – Part Two
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The Dreaded Personal Statement – Part Two

I must admit that it is fun to be quoted as an expert. But, of course, it is even more satisfying when the advice is taken. It is that time of year when high school seniors are (hopefully) putting the final touches on their Common App personal statements. Just the words "personal statement" engender fear in the typical student. It is precisely the personal nature of the writing that is so difficult. After all, how many of us at 17, [...]

By Terry|2020-10-08T16:33:39+00:00October 8th, 2020|Categories: College Admission, college admissions, Common App, freshman, high school, personal statement|Tags: admissions, college, college admissions, common app, freshman, high school, personal statement|