Tagged: "athlete"

November 14, 2011

Legacy Admissions

When applying to college, how much does it really help to be a legacy?

August 22, 2011

NCAA Division 1 Swimmer Describes Working With Educational Consultant

Athletes need help identifying the best college fit, both academically and athletically. Here a former client describes how it works.

February 26, 2010

The Campus Tour–the Centerpiece of the College Visit

The campus tour and official information session are the focal point of any campus visit.  But it’s important to remember that a lot of thought (and money) has gone into creating a wonderful experience for the visiting family (there are even consulting groups that do nothing but advise college admissions directors on how to improve [...]

April 12, 2009

Post Graduate Year for Young Men–An Extra Year to Prepare

I recently spoke with Jennifer Gaworski, Associate Director of Admission at Bridgton Academy about the benefits of taking an extra year before college.  This practice is not altogether uncommon in the northeastern part of the US, where many students make a decision to take an extra year of secondary school to continue to develop themselves [...]

March 26, 2008

Answering Coach Questionnaires for NCAA Recruitment

Nancy Nitardy, a former Division 1 coach at Harvard, Dartmouth, and Indiana University, works with Great College Advice to ensure that athletes get the best educational and athletic experiences possible. She applies her experience as a coach to advise students how to get their attention and get recruited for their teams. She and I work [...]