January 7, 2023
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Dr. Pamela Ellis
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Campus Visits, College Admissions, General, high school Junior, Liberal Arts Colleges, Uncategorized
Wittenberg – a liberal arts gem in the Midwest
Wittenberg offers a solid honors program, an active Greek scene, and competitive Division III athletics. Founded in 1845 by German Lutherans and set on a beautiful 100-acre campus in the
January 4, 2023
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Dr. Pamela Ellis
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high school freshman, high school Junior, high school sophomore, Summer Programs
How to find the right summer programs for your college-bound teen in 4 easy steps
The summer is a special time to continue learning and growing and college-bound teens can take advantage of numerous summer programs. The activities resume for college-bound teens who get into
December 2, 2022
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Dr. Pamela Ellis
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Campus Visits, College Admissions, General, high school Junior, Liberal Arts Colleges
Villanova – where tradition meets the future
Villanova is a Roman Catholic university that takes pride in tradition while recognizing that making continuous improvements to their facilities and educational and co-curricular programs will help their graduates be
November 15, 2022
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Dr. Pamela Ellis
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Campus Visits, College Admissions, General, high school Junior, Liberal Arts Colleges
Spelman College – a women’s college educating tomorrow’s leaders
Spelman College is a standout for so many reasons. To begin with, Spelman is one of only two surviving African-American women’s colleges. Add to that the fact that they have
November 2, 2022
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Symone Speech
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ACT/SAT, College Admissions, College Readiness, General, high school Junior
Does Your State Require the SAT or ACT to Get Your Diploma?
Does Your State Require the SAT or ACT to Get Your Diploma? Did you know that some states require a standardized test such as the SAT or the ACT in
September 2, 2022
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Dr. Pamela Ellis
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Campus Visits, College Admissions, General, high school Junior, Liberal Arts Colleges, Uncategorized
A tech college with a liberal arts curriculum? You must be talking about Harvey Mudd College
What makes Harvey Mudd College unique is its balance of being a school focused on science, engineering, math and technology while also delivering a liberal arts education. HMC has a
August 2, 2022
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Dr. Pamela Ellis
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Campus Visits, College Admissions, high school Junior, Liberal Arts Colleges
University of Dallas – The best Roman Catholic university south of D.C.
University of Dallas is described as the best Roman Catholic university south of Washington, D.C., and while 80% of the student body is Catholic, you don’t have to be Catholic
5 Tips for your College Essay to Stand out among thousands
By now, high school seniors should be starting their college essays. A growing number of colleges use the Common Application, which opened on August 1. The CommonApp offers a choice
June 6, 2022
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Dr. Pamela Ellis
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Campus Visits, College Admissions, College Experience, Liberal Arts Colleges, Study Abroad, Uncategorized
New York University – Where challenging academics and big-city living meet
If you are looking for challenging academics at a college where you can also enjoy a thriving city scene, you may want to consider New York University. Located primarily on
Choosing a College: How to Find the Right Academic Fit
Choosing a college isn’t a quick or easy decision for most students. Students must consider five key features of a school when choosing a college: Academic fit, Social fit, Financial
April 7, 2022
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Dr. Pamela Ellis
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Campus Visits, College Admissions, College Experience, Internships during college
Morehouse College – an HBCU where strong academics meet a strong alumni network
Morehouse College is the only historically black 4-year liberal arts college for men and has an impressive roster of alumni, including Reverend Martin Luther King Jr, Spike Lee and Samuel
March 25, 2022
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Dr. Pamela Ellis
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college application essays, high school Junior, high school senior
Why You Want To Avoid This Essay Trap At All Costs
You have good grades. You have good activities, recommendations, and test scores. You have all the right credentials to get into your dream college. But guess what? Thousands of other
March 9, 2022
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Dr. Pamela Ellis
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Campus Visits, College Admissions, College Experience, Internships during college
DePaul University – a politically liberal Roman Catholic university devoted to experiential learning
DePaul university offers a unique environment to learn and grow, one focused on students gaining field experience before graduation. Though it is the largest Roman Catholic university in the nation,
March 5, 2022
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Dr. Pamela Ellis
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College Readiness, Family, Financial Aid/Scholarships, General, high school Junior, Making the most of High School, Scholarships
The key to helping your junior get in and get money for college
Parents of juniors…I want college admissions to be a stress-free process for your teen. Don’t see how that’s possible? Let me share some intentional things you can do to support
February 8, 2022
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Dr. Pamela Ellis
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Campus Visits, College Admissions, College Experience, Internships during college
Drexel University – co-op education at its best
If you are more tech-minded and looking to get a leg up on your career, Drexel with its co-op curriculum may be the place for you. Set in one of