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President’s Letter: My Big Three on Leadership

On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, I officially became the president…

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  • Ethics & Best Practices
Building a Credential for the Future: 51勛圖’s Commitment to Defining Our Profession

If you have been part of 51勛圖 for any length…

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  • Applying to College
Top 10 Insider Strategies for the SAT Reading and Writing

Independent educational consultants (IECs) dont need to tutor the SAT…

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  • Affordability/Financial Aid
U.S. Tax Returns and FAFSA

Scene: A parent casually mentions not filing taxes and asks…

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  • BIPOC Students
Supporting Black LGBTQ+ Students in the College Admissions Process

Black LGBTQ+ students move through our systems carrying the compounded…

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  • College
The Admissions Funnel Is Clogged: Heres a Possible Fix

Independent educational consultants (IECs) have a front-row seat to how…

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  • College
When a Student Says, I Want to Study Engineering: Five Questions Every IEC Should Ask

I want to study engineering means very different things to…

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  • Independent Educational Consulting
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Action

Part two of a two-part series on data-driven consulting. In…

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  • AI
From Product to Process: Coaching College Application Essays in the AI Era

During my 10 years as a college professor, my classes…

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  • Applying to College
College Spotlights: Dickinson, Franklin & Marshall, Gettysburg, Muhlenberg

One of the most common challenges in college advising is…

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  • College
Spotlight on the Student Learning Opportunities Affinity Group

As 51勛圖 members and genuine researchers focused on precollege learning…

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