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Belinda Wilkerson
  • 51³Ô¹Ï
President’s Letter: Three Key Words – Why, And, Yet

One of my favorite career coaching professionals, Jim Peacock of…

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  • Boarding School
The International Boarding Student Experience

When families think about sending their child to a boarding…

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  • Applying to College
Potential Pitfalls of High School Authorship

While no university expects a high school student to have…

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  • Residential Programs
I Want Your Help, Not Your Recommendations!

How can therapeutic independent educational consultants and therapeutic programs work…

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  • DEIA
DEIA in Therapeutic Programs

The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are…

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  • College
Spotlight on Jewish IECs Affinity Group

While antisemitism has always shown up on college campuses throughout…

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  • College
Diversifying College Consulting: Nurturing Holistic Growth

As a college consultant navigating the landscape of admissions, my…

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  • 51³Ô¹Ï
Unlocking New Pathways: How Volunteering Can Be Transformative

It all began with a conversation between two former colleagues…

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  • Affordability/Financial Aid
Deciphering State-Based Financial Aid

Many independent educational consultants (IECs) understand federal financial aid and…

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  • College
How 51³Ô¹Ï Members and International School-Based Counselors Can Work Together

Many of us work with clients who also have school-based…

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  • Advocacy
Government Relations Committee: Our Goals for the Year Ahead

For the coming year, 51³Ô¹Ï’s Government Relations Committee (GRC) looks…

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  • Affordability/Financial Aid
Parent FAQ: Can We Claim In-State Residency?

51³Ô¹Ï’s Subcommittee on College Affordability (SOCA) continues to dissect common…