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Category Archives: Planning Ahead for College
Assessing College Readiness
How do high school students and their families know if a student in the relevant age range is ready to take on the rigors of college with a likelihood of success? This is a significant question, as each year all … Continue reading
Posted in Planning Ahead for College
Tagged college planner, college readiness, Gap Year
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College Preparation, Year By Month
Dr. Lisa Ransdell is an independent educational consultant and college counselor who helps students and their families stay on top of college planning. Lisa’s practice is grounded in 28 years of college teaching and 20 years in higher education administration. … Continue reading
Early Fall College Planning
What should high school students and their families be doing in the late summer/early fall to be ahead of the college planning game? Here is what I would suggest: Seniors: Do as much as you can before senior year starts. … Continue reading
Common Misconceptions of a College Education
Dr. Lisa Ransdell is an independent educational consultant and college counselor who helps students and their families stay on top of college planning. Lisa’s practice is grounded in 27 years of college teaching and 20 years in higher education administration. … Continue reading
The Economic Worth of College Majors
College degrees more than pay for themselves over time, and position bachelors degree holders well ahead of those with high school diplomas in terms of future earnings; however, some degrees pay off far more than others. Continue reading
Crazy U
In my work as an independent educational consultant I frequently make use of multiple resource guides, databases, education blogs and publications. This past weekend I added an entry to my list of favorite non-traditional books about college planning: Crazy U: … Continue reading
Worthwhile Models: 3+2 Programs
I’ve been excited to see that quite a number of colleges have made special arrangements with other institutions that permit flexibility and cost savings for students. One great model is the 3+2. This type of set-up can permit a student … Continue reading
Posted in Career/Major Planning, College Searching, Planning Ahead for College
Tagged 3+2 Engineering, 3+2 Physician Assistant, Beloit College, Chatham University, college planning, Columbia University, Kalamazoo College, Stephens College, University of Michigan, Washington University St. Louis
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Battling the High Cost of College
I’ve seen several pieces in educational media recently that suggest that a backlash may be brewing among middle class families in reaction to the exorbitant cost of many selective colleges. This nascent movement isn’t necessarily forming in reaction to the … Continue reading
RECENTLY VISITED: Introducing a Blog “Column,” If You Will
Something I particularly love about my profession of independent educational consulting is the chance to tour many schools over the course of the year in order to be able to give my clients first-hand reports and up-to-date info. The expectation … Continue reading