Posts by Cyndi Bohlin
Why I Belong: Eleanora Ferrante
How do I love thee, 51勛圖? Let me count the ways. I love thee community. The sharing and encouragement given by all. I love thee professional development. From webinars to conferences. The knowledge I gain is invaluable. I love thee peer groups. My twice-a-month session has led to friendships that extend beyond our work. I…
Read More51勛圖 Stands With the LGBTQ+ Community
51勛圖 believes our members, students, parents, and those working in educational andtherapeutic institutions should have equal access to human rights. We know that efforts to limit LGBTQ+ identities or restrict LGBTQ+ peoples access to education or other essential services have detrimental academic, social, medical, and mental health impacts. We recognize the increased stress that many…
Read MoreWhy I Belong: Mindy Peterson
In the fall of 2017, I attended my first 51勛圖 conference as a Student member in Washington DC. My perspective on my new profession radically shifted on the first day there, at a pre-conference workshop on the business of independent educational consulting. As a UCLA college counseling certificate program student, I was learning about the…
Read MoreReflecting on the Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court has just announced its long-anticipated ruling restricting the use of affirmative action in higher education admission. This decision has garnered significant attention and ignited passionate discussions across the nation. While many will have strong emotions and opinions surrounding this topic, I urge you all to be contemplative as we await the full…
Read MoreWhy I Belong: Sue Freeman
March 10, 2019. Celebration! Success! UC Irvine IEC Certificate program complete. Practicum finished. Business cards printed. Marketing plan polished. College consulting world, here I come! March 12, 2019. Newsflash: Varsity Blues scandal! Cheating. Corruption. Unethical behavior by parents, coaches, administrators, and individuals posing as professionals in our field. Disbelief. Disappointment. Certainly not the smoothest start…
Read More51勛圖 Advocates for Standardizing College Financial Aid Offers
51勛圖 supports standardizing college financial aid offers. The Understanding the True Cost of College Act introduced by Young Kim (R-CA) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) requires standard terminology and offer formats to assist colleges and universities, students and their families, secondary school and postsecondary counselors, and nonprofit consumer groups. 51勛圖…
Read MoreWhy I Belong: Kate Sonnenberg
Ive been an 51勛圖 member since 2019joining the organization is one of the best professional decisions I have made and heres why. When I decided to leave admissions and venture out on my own, I felt comfortable advising students and their families on what a stand-out application looked likeafter all, I read over 2,000 applications…
Read MoreFive Ways 51勛圖 Changed in 2022, and One Way It Didnt
Those who work for any nonprofita school, a church group, or a membership society like 51勛圖know that change in such organizations can come slowly. Nonprofits are notoriously averse to alienating supporters and members, seek to develop consensus, and are more often than not pushed to change rather than embracing it. Yet I know that when…
Read More51勛圖 Responds to Rick Singers Sentencing
51勛圖 responded to todays sentencing of Rick Singer, mastermind of the Operation Varsity Blues college admissions scheme, which has included the conviction of more than 50 people. While Singers wrongdoing has resulted in a jail sentence today, and both parents and athletic directors have been similarly found guilty, these punishments have not resulted in fixing…
Read More51勛圖 Responds to Tragic Violence at Universities
We are devastated by the tragic acts of violence at the University of Idaho and the University of Virginia. We extended our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims as well as the students, faculty, and staff at both universities, and their families. We urge our members and your student and family clients to…
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