Featured Articles
- 51³Ô¹Ï
President’s Letter: Serenity. Courage. Wisdom.
In my first Insights article as president of 51³Ô¹Ï, I…
Behind the Scenes of Applying to the Country’s Top Art Programs
An undergraduate art program is often the beginning of the…
- Career Planning
Making the Case for a Liberal Arts Degree
When parents and students come to my office for their…
- AI
The Rise of AI in College Applications and Practical Strategies for IECs
For independent educational consultants (IECs), artificial intelligence (AI) and platforms…
- College Admissions Advising
Gap Year or Therapeutic Program: How to Choose?
Things can get messy when a student enrolls in a…
- Athletes
Innovative Programs at Boarding and Day Schools: Paving the Way for 21st-Century Education
In this new era of artificial intelligence (AI), administrators and…
- Affordability/Financial Aid
Spotlight on the College Affordability Affinity Group
Are you a newer independent educational consultant or a seasoned…
Digging Deeper Than Interests to Uncover Hidden Talents
I was that overconfident kid who never doubted my abilities,…
- Affordability/Financial Aid
Helping Students Build Balanced and Affordable College Lists
You may have worked with a student who falls in…
- Becoming an IEC
You Belong Here: Building Confidence in Your Educational Consulting Practice
We’ve all been the new kid in school—instantly enveloped in…