Santa Clara University – What’s not to like with a nickname of “Claradise”? Santa Clara, a mid-sized Jesuit university in Santa Clara, California is a gem of a college. The Silicon Valley campus is a short ride from the San Francisco airport. It certainly didn’t hurt that it was 70 degrees and sunny – maybe that is why all of the students seemed upbeat and happy, but it is more than the weather that keeps spirits up. Here are some [...]
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, [...]
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#CollegesUnbranded is a new collaboration co-founded by seven premier independent educational consultants, delivering innovative presentations focusing on college fit. I am thrilled to be a part of this effort starting with a webinar on June 3rd at 7:30EDT. We offer presentations with a twist. You won't know the name of the college until after you hear about its great offerings. Students have the opportunity to focus on what is truly important in a college search and are intrigued by the [...]
In this environment of unprecedented college closures, so many people are affected. College seniors will miss graduation and faculty are scrambling to teach online. But there are consequences for those not even in college yet. High school seniors are trying to make decisions as to where to attend, often without visiting colleges. High school juniors are considering what colleges to apply to and planned on their Spring breaks to make visits. Read on to find out what students can do [...]
