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Welcome to October Testing

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

Students, teachers, and families are settling into the new routines, which include homework, lesson plans, and activity drop-offs and pick-ups. Life is busier than ever,

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Getting Great Letters of Recommendation – Part 2

September 16, 2025September 17, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

A strong letter of recommendation can definitely bolster a college application. Unfortunately, too few students understand the importance of this pivotal piece of the college

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Getting Great Letters of Recommendation – Part 1

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

Letters of recommendation carry varying weight, depending on the perspective of the college or university and who writes them. Many colleges have limited the number

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Welcome back, Class of 2026! – Your fall to do list.

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

Senior year is here—and while the energy of final year of high school is exciting, it’s also crunch time if you’re applying to college, especially

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The Risks and Rewards of Taking a Gap Year

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

More than a few parents find themselves aghast when their normally taciturn teenager says, “Mom, I think I want to take a gap year.” The

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Your baby is about to graduate… what does this mean for you and for them?

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

Graduating from high school is a major milestone—and for students heading off to college, it marks the beginning of one of the most exciting and

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Navigating Financial Aid Appeals: A Lifeline for Families Facing Tuition Shortfalls

April 22, 2025April 24, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

For many families, receiving a financial aid award letter can be both a relief and a concern. Today, I’m sharing a Q&A with Gage Mersereau,

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Time for a final decision — where am I going next fall?

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

Making the Final College Decision: Navigating the Pathway Forward Deciding which college to attend is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your

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Typical mistakes parents make during campus visits, and how to avoid them

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

A campus visit is an exciting milestone in the college search process, but it’s easy for parents to make missteps that could lead to unnecessary

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Ready, Set, Visit: Making the Most of Campus Visits

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by Lee Shulman Bierer

Embarking on the college admissions journey is an exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming for both students and parents. One of the best

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  • Welcome to October Testing
  • Getting Great Letters of Recommendation – Part 2
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  • Welcome back, Class of 2026! – Your fall to do list.
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